Dakar

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Check out the Senegal live weather and compare with the average conditions for this time of the year.

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The weather guide for Senegal (Dakar) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Dakar?

The best time to go to Dakar is April based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
4
Feb
4.5
Mar
5
Apr
4.5
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
3.5
Aug
3
Sep
3.5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
28
May
30
Jun
30
Jul
30
Aug
31
Sep
31
Oct
30
Nov
28
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
9
May
8
Jun
8
Jul
7
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
8
Dec

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Why you need to visit sunny Senegal

Which is the hottest month in Dakar?

The hottest time of year in Dakar is normally September. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Dakar?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Dakar with 179mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dakar?

The sunniest time of year in Dakar is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Dakar?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dakar in October when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

Compare Dakar weather with the USA

Below the Dakar weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Dakar, Senegal and the USA (Washington).

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Dakar, Senegal

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