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When is the best time to visit Dakar?
In general the best time to visit Dakar is probably January, February, May, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, November, while the coldest months are February, March, April.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is September, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in October and it has 14 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dakar in different months
This is the average weather in Dakar for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, May, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 20 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +24°C.
March, April, June, July, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during October.
In August, September the weather is average. Expect around 13 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 123 mm in August.
Climate in Dakar
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dakar for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +37°C | +32°C | +33°C | +34°C | +33°C | +33°C | +36°C | +33°C | +38°C | +39°C | +36°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +26°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +15°C | +17°C | +17°C | +18°C | +21°C | +21°C | +23°C | +23°C | +20°C | +20°C | +18°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +23°C | +22°C | +24°C | +26°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +29°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 67 | 72 | 77 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 80 | 72 | 66 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 123 | 83 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 19 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dakar during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dakar is October with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is February with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Dakar during the whole year:
Dakar achieves its warmest water temperature in October, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +21°C in average.
When can you swim in Dakar?
You can swim in Dakar from January to December:
- In August - October the water is very warm (28°C);
- In June - December the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In January - May the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dakar looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dakar is September with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dakar during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 24 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 8 rainy days and 123 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dakar:
What is the hottest month in Dakar?
The hottest month in Dakar is October with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in Dakar?
The coldest month in Dakar is February with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Dakar worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dakar usually has great weather. The best month is probably October with +29°C and 14 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Dakar?
if you're looking to visit Dakar when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, September, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Dakar
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dakar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.