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Dakar weather in October (Senegal)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dakar during October? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Dakar experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 30°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 27°C. As the warmest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of light and breathable clothing. Stay cool and hydrated to fully enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Dakar in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 257 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 23 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 257 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 70%  

Where to go in Senegal in October

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

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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 26°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
9/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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