Dakar weather in December (Senegal)

Will it be warm or cold in Dakar this December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Dakar during December to be perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 26°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 23°C.

Precipitation

Dakar in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.8 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 1 day will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 239 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Dakar. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dakar climate page with graphs.

 

Dakar, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 0.8 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 239 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 68%  

Where to go in Senegal in December

Find out more about the weather in Senegal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dakar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Senegal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Senegal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.