Senegal

Senegal Weather in November

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

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Considering a trip to Senegal this November 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 November

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Dakar at 29°C (84°F) to very hot in Matam at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Matam and 26°C (79°F) in Dakar.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Dakar with an average of 0.4 mm (0.02 in) to low rainfall in Ziguinchor with 15 mm (0.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in November. Dakar typically receives 249 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in November

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 November for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (November)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (November)

Dakar

In November Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
249 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In November Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
249 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In November Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
249 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mbour →

Somone

In November Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
249 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Somone →

Niaga

In November Niaga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
249 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Niaga →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Saly Portudal 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Cap Skirring 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Toubakouta 35°C (95°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Kafountine 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Ziguinchor 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

Senegal weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in November?

November in Senegal brings perfect weather. In Dakar, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Senegal in November?

Dakar averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in November?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Senegal during November, with Dakar averaging close to 0.4 mm (0.02 in).

Is November a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

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

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. In contrast, September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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