INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Sal Water Temperature
Updated Tue 14:53 (Atlantic/Cape_Verde)
Cape Verde · Forecast updated Nov 10, 2026, 14:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
28.3°C
82.9°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 10, 2026, 14:53 (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.7°C above
The typical November average is 26.6°C (79.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.3°C
Seven-day average: 27.9°C, versus 27.6°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: December 24.8°C · February 22.9°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: January 23.5°C · March 22.4°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: February 22.9°C · April 22.8°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: March 22.4°C · May 23.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: April 22.8°C · June 24.2°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 23.7°C · July 25.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 24.2°C · August 27.1°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 25.7°C · September 27.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.1°C · October 27.8°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 27.6°C · November 26.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 27.8°C · December 24.8°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: November 26.6°C · January 23.5°C.
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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 |
| October | 27.1°C / 80.8°F | 27.7°C / 81.8°F | 28.4°C / 83.1°F |
| November | 27.3°C / 81.1°F | 28.0°C / 82.3°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3910 hourly forecast records across 6 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 28.3°C (82.9°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 28.3°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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