Average Monthly Sunshine in Dakar

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dakar receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Dakar vary. From a high of 291 hours in May, to a low of 219 hours in September, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3025 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between May (9.7 hours per day) and September (7.3 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Dakar’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dakar enjoys an average of 3025 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Dakar’s wettest month, receives 23 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 23°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dakar Precipitation page.