Senegal

Senegal Weather in January

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

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

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

What to Expect in Senegal in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Dakar at 24°C (75°F) to very hot in Tambacounda at 36°C (97°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Tambacounda and 21°C (70°F) in Dakar.

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

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.2 mm (0.1 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Dakar gets approximately 245 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Senegal.

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (January)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (January)

Dakar

In January Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
245 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In January Saly Portudal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
245 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In January Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
245 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mbour →

Somone

In January Somone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
245 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Somone →

Niaga

In January Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
245 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Niaga →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Senegal.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Saly Portudal 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Toubakouta 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Kafountine 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Ziguinchor 35°C (95°F) 19°C (66°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)

Senegal weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in January?

Expect perfect weather across Senegal in January. The popular destination of Dakar averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Senegal in January?

Average temperatures in Senegal during January range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Dakar.

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Senegal. Dakar averages only about 2.2 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

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

On average, the best time to visit Senegal is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December with generally perfect weather in Dakar. The weather in September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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