Average Monthly Sunshine hours in Dakar

This graph shows the average number of hours per month that Dakar receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

On average, May is the sunniest month with 291 hours of sunshine.
September has on average the lowest amount of sunshine with 219 hours.
On average, the total annual amount of sun is 3010 hours.

Forecast: is it sunny in Dakar?

Thu Nov 21

32°C | 24°C

14 km/h

clear and no rain

hourly forecast

Fri Nov 22

32°C | 23°C

14 km/h

partly cloudy and no rain

hourly forecast

Sat Nov 23

32°C | 23°C

14 km/h

clear and no rain

hourly forecast

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