Senegal weather in December
Planning a getaway to Senegal this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Senegal in December?
Senegal has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and almost no precipitation.
During the day the temperature is warm in Dakar at 26°C and very warm in Tambacounda at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Tambacounda and 23°C in Dakar.
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.8 mm in Dakar. Meanwhile, Dakar enjoys close to 239 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Senegal in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Senegal climate page.
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Average weather in Dakar
In December Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Saly Portudal
In December Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mbour
In December Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Somone
In December Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Niaga
In December Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Senegal?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Senegal. Typically, the climate in Dakar is perfect.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Dakar.
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