Dakar weather in March (Senegal)

Planning a trip to Dakar in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Dakar the weather in March is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Dakar in March usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.3 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 285 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, March 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 285 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74%  

Where to go in Senegal in March

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

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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 Dakar in March?

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 21°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 March.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.