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Senegal Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Senegal in January
In January the weather in Senegal ranges from mixed in Tambacounda to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 24°C (75°F) to extremely high in Tambacounda with 36°C (97°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in February
In February the weather in Senegal ranges from mixed in Diourbel to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Tambacounda with 39°C (102°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in March
In March the weather in Senegal ranges from mixed in Diourbel to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Tambacounda with 41°C (106°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Senegal.
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in April
In April the weather in Senegal ranges from mixed in Diourbel to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Tambacounda with 43°C (109°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in June
In June the weather in Senegal ranges from less favorable in Ziguinchor to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 26°C (79°F) to extremely high in Matam with 42°C (108°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in July
In July the weather in Senegal ranges from less favorable in Cap Skirring to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 28°C (82°F) to extremely high in Matam with 38°C (100°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in August
In August the weather in Senegal ranges from less favorable in Ndangane to very good in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 29°C (84°F) to extremely high in Matam with 36°C (97°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in September
In September the weather in Senegal ranges from less favorable in Cap Skirring to very good in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 30°C (86°F) to extremely high in Matam with 36°C (97°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in October
In October the weather in Senegal ranges from less favorable in Diourbel to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 30°C (86°F) to extremely high in Matam with 40°C (104°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Senegal. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in October here.
perfect weather
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Senegal in December
In December the weather in Senegal ranges from mixed in Tambacounda to excellent in Dakar. The temperatures range from high in Dakar with 26°C (79°F) to extremely high in Tambacounda with 37°C (99°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Senegal in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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The Casamance, a green pearl with spectacular beaches
Casamance, in the south of Senegal, is without doubt one of the most beautiful destinations in the country. It is sometimes called the Bali of Africa.