Senegal

Senegal Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Senegal in December.

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Thinking about venturing to Senegal this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Senegal in December

Senegal has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Dakar at 26°C (79°F) and very hot in Tambacounda at 37°C (99°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Tambacounda and 23°C (73°F) in Dakar.

For specific regional insights in Senegal, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.8 mm (0.03 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Dakar enjoys approximately 239 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Senegal

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (December)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (December)

Dakar

In December Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In December Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In December Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mbour →

Somone

In December Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Somone →

Niaga

In December Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Niaga →

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In our records: Senegal December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Senegal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Senegal dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Linguere on December 12, 2012.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Senegal in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Saly Portudal 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Cap Skirring 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Toubakouta 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Kafountine 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Ziguinchor 35°C (95°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Senegal weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in December?

In December, Senegal generally has perfect weather conditions. Dakar sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Senegal in December?

Daytime temperatures in Dakar peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in December, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Dakar averages just 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Senegal.

Is December a Good 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, November and December provide perfect weather in Dakar. On the other hand, the weather in September tends to be tolerable.

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