Senegal weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Senegal this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Senegal in October?
The weather in Senegal in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Dakar at 30°C to very warm in Matam at 40°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Matam and 27°C in Dakar. On average, October is the warmest month of the year in Senegal. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Saint-Louis with an average of 14 mm to high rainfall in Ziguinchor with 128 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 257 hours of sunshine in Dakar. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Senegal for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Senegal climate page.
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Average weather in Dakar
In October Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Saly Portudal
In October Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mbour
In October Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Somone
In October Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Niaga
In October Niaga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Senegal?
We consider October 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, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Dakar.
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