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Casamance Weather in January

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

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Dakar Cap Skirring

Planning a trip to Casamance, Senegal this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Casamance in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Dakar to 28°C (82°F) in Cap Skirring. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Cap Skirring and 21°C (70°F) in Dakar.

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

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.2 mm (0.1 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Dakar gets approximately 245 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Casamance, Senegal?

Temperature range in Casamance (January)

Precipitation variation in Casamance (January)

Dakar

In January Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
245 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dakar →

Cap Skirring

In January Cap Skirring generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
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.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.8 mm (0.03 in)

Casamance weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Casamance, Senegal typically experiences excellent weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dakar average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Casamance, Senegal during January range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Dakar.

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

Not particularly. Dakar averages just 2.2 mm (0.1 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Casamance, Senegal.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Casamance, Senegal?

We believe that January 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 weather in September tends to be good.

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