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Casamance Weather in December

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

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Dakar Cap Skirring

Planning a getaway to Casamance, Senegal this December 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 Casamance in December

Casamance, Senegal is a region in Senegal. December in Casamance generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Dakar to 30°C (86°F) in Cap Skirring. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Cap Skirring and 23°C (73°F) in Dakar.

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

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.8 mm (0.03 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Dakar sees close to 239 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Casamance by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Casamance - and find the best time to visit. (based on Dakar)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) June26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Casamance in December

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

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 Casamance

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Casamance, Senegal?

Temperature range in Casamance (December)

Precipitation variation in Casamance (December)

Dakar

In December Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
239 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dakar →

Cap Skirring

In December Cap Skirring 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 excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cap Skirring →

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

In our records: Senegal December extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Senegal dropped to 9°C (48°F) in Linguere on December 12, 2012.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Casamance in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 26°C (79°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Cap Skirring 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)

Casamance weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Casamance, Senegal in December?

Expect excellent weather across Casamance, Senegal in December. The popular destination of Dakar averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Casamance, Senegal in December?

Average temperatures in Casamance, Senegal during December range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Dakar.

Does Casamance, Senegal get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Dakar averages just 0.8 mm (0.03 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Casamance, Senegal.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Casamance, Senegal?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Casamance, Senegal with overall excellent weather in Dakar.

On average, the best time to visit Casamance, Senegal is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December with generally excellent weather in Dakar. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have good weather conditions.

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