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Climate in Dakar (Senegal)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of hours of sunhours during the day over the year

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Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Inches

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

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Weather Forecasts for Dakar

Show in Fahrenheit
Wed   Oct 04
32°C | 27°C
W 22 km/h
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Oct 05
32°C | 27°C
W 18 km/h
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Oct 06
32°C | 27°C
W 14 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Dakar in Senegal

Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate with a short rainy season and a lengthy dry season. Dakar's rainy season lasts from July to October while the dry season covers the remaining eight months. The city sees approximately 540 mm of annual precipitation. Dakar between December and April is usually nice and warm. Nights during this time of the year are comfortable. Between May and November, the city becomes decidedly warmer. However, Dakar's weather is not quite as hot as that of African cities inland.

During the months of January, February, March, April and May you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Dakar?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 30°C (85°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Dakar?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 23°C (73°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Dakar?
    August tops the wettest month list with 133mm (5.2in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dakar?
    April is the driest month with 0mm (0.0in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dakar?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 291 hours of sunshine.

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