Dakar weather in February (Senegal)
What can you expect from the weather in Dakar during February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In Dakar, February is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.
Dakar in February usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.9 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 244 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Dakar. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dakar climate page with graphs.
Dakar, monthly averages in February
Min Temperature
20°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Water Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
2%
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Rainy days
1 day
Humidity
74%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
244 hours
Percentage Sunshine
74%
Where to go in Senegal in February
Find out more about the weather in Senegal in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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So, what should you wear in Dakar in February?
For visitors traveling to Dakar, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°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 in February.
Interested in more climate information?
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