Sal Water Temperature
Updated Sat 13:16 (Atlantic/Cape_Verde)
Cape Verde · Forecast updated Sep 26, 2026, 13:16 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
27.2°C
81.0°F
Warm water
Valid Sep 26, 2026, 13:16 (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.4°C below
The typical September average is 27.6°C (81.7°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 27.8°C, versus 28.1°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Sal, typical monthly averages range from about 22.4°C (72.3°F) in March to 27.8°C (82.0°F) in October.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Sal has been 27.7°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Sal, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2–24.0°C | 23.5°C / 74.3°F |
| February | 21.9–23.9°C | 22.9°C / 73.2°F |
| March | 21.9–22.9°C | 22.4°C / 72.3°F |
| April | 22.1–23.3°C | 22.8°C / 73.0°F |
| May | 22.7–24.4°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| June | 23.8–24.9°C | 24.2°C / 75.6°F |
| July | 25.0–26.6°C | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| August | 26.6–27.8°C | 27.1°C / 80.8°F |
| September | 27.2–28.1°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| October | 27.3–28.7°C | 27.8°C / 82.0°F |
| November | 26.4–26.9°C | 26.6°C / 79.9°F |
| December | 24.5–25.2°C | 24.8°C / 76.6°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (16.63, -22.87). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Sal in January
Typical January water temperature near Sal is 23.5°C (74.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.2–24.0°C.
Sal in February
Typical February water temperature near Sal is 22.9°C (73.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.9–23.9°C.
Sal in March
Typical March water temperature near Sal is 22.4°C (72.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.9–22.9°C.
Sal in April
Typical April water temperature near Sal is 22.8°C (73.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.1–23.3°C.
Sal in May
Typical May water temperature near Sal is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.7–24.4°C.
Sal in June
Typical June water temperature near Sal is 24.2°C (75.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.8–24.9°C.
Sal in July
Typical July water temperature near Sal is 25.7°C (78.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.0–26.6°C.
Sal in August
Typical August water temperature near Sal is 27.1°C (80.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.6–27.8°C.
Sal in September
Typical September water temperature near Sal is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–28.1°C.
Sal in October
Typical October water temperature near Sal is 27.8°C (82.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–28.7°C.
Sal in November
Typical November water temperature near Sal is 26.6°C (79.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–26.9°C.
Sal in December
Typical December water temperature near Sal is 24.8°C (76.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–25.2°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 24.9°C / 76.8°F |
| July | 24.4°C / 75.9°F | 25.8°C / 78.5°F | 26.8°C / 80.2°F |
| August | 25.9°C / 78.6°F | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| September | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 28.9°C / 84.0°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2829 hourly forecast records across 4 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Sal
Atlantic island with calm bays, lemon sharks at Shark Bay and clear shallows.
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Sal Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Sal today?
The current sea surface temperature near Sal is 27.2°C (81.0°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 27.7°C.
When is the water warmest in Sal?
The water is typically warmest in October, at around 27.8°C (82.0°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Sal?
The water is typically coldest in March, at around 22.4°C (72.3°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Sal today?
At 27.2°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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