Senegal

Senegal Weather in February

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

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Are you planning a trip a to Senegal in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Senegal in February

Senegal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Dakar at 23°C (73°F) to very hot in Tambacounda at 39°C (102°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Tambacounda and 20°C (68°F) in Dakar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Senegal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

February is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.9 mm (0.04 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dakar sees close to 244 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in February

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (February)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (February)

Dakar

In February Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
244 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In February Saly Portudal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
244 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In February Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
244 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mbour →

Somone

In February Somone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
244 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Somone →

Niaga

In February Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
244 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Niaga →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Saly Portudal 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Toubakouta 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Kafountine 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Ziguinchor 37°C (99°F) 21°C (70°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)

Senegal weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in February?

Senegal typically experiences perfect weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dakar average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Senegal in February?

Average temperatures in Senegal during February range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Dakar.

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Senegal during February, with Dakar averaging close to 0.9 mm (0.04 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Senegal with overall perfect weather in Dakar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dakar. The weather in September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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