Senegal

Senegal Weather in March

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

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Planning a getaway to Senegal this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Senegal in March

Senegal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, 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 41°C (106°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Tambacounda and 20°C (68°F) in Dakar. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though March is the coolest month, you can still find places in Senegal with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

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

Precipitation

March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dakar sees close to 285 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in March

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (March)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (March)

Dakar

In March 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.

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

Saly Portudal

In March 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.

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

Mbour

In March Mbour generally has very 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.

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

Somone

In March 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.

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

Niaga

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
285 hours
288 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Niaga →

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In our records: Senegal March extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest March daytime high in Senegal was 18°C (64°F) in Saint-Louis on March 27, 2002.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 23°C (73°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Saly Portudal 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Toubakouta 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Kafountine 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Ziguinchor 39°C (102°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)

Senegal weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in March?

Expect perfect weather across Senegal in March. The popular destination of Dakar averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Senegal in March?

Average temperatures in Senegal during March 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 March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Senegal during March, with Dakar averaging close to 0.3 mm (0.01 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

We believe that March 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. In contrast, September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Senegal.

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