Dakar Precipitation: Average Monthly Rainfall and Snowfall

This graph shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Dakar (). The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August.
Dakar has dry periods in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December.
On average, August is the wettest month with 133 mm of precipitation.
On average, April is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
The average amount of annual precipitation is 283 mm.

Current rainfall 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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