Senegal

Senegal Weather in June

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

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Considering a trip to Senegal this June and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Senegal in June

The weather in Senegal in June can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Dakar at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Matam at 42°C (108°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Matam and 24°C (75°F) in Dakar.

For a closer look at conditions across Senegal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dakar with an average of 1 mm (0.04 in) to moderate rainfall in Ziguinchor with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

June brings good sunshine to many areas. Dakar sees around 252 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in June

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (June)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (June)

Dakar

In June Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
252 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In June Saly Portudal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
252 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In June Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
252 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mbour →

Somone

In June Somone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
252 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Somone →

Niaga

In June Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
252 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Niaga →

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Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Saly Portudal 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Cap Skirring 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Toubakouta 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Kafountine 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Ziguinchor 36°C (97°F) 25°C (77°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Senegal weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in June?

In June, Senegal generally has perfect weather conditions. Dakar sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Senegal in June?

Dakar averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in June, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in June?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Senegal during June, with Dakar averaging close to 1 mm (0.04 in).

Is June a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

We consider June to be one of the best times to travel to Senegal. Typically, the climate in Dakar is perfect.

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. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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