Best time to visit Dakar

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When is the best time to visit Dakar?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Dakar26
    Jan
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Dakar27
    Feb
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Dakar27
    Mar
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Dakar27
    Apr
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Dakar28
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Dakar30
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Dakar30
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Dakar30
    Aug
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Dakar31
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Dakar31
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Dakar30
    Nov
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Dakar28
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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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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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.

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