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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 19.9°C | 1.6 mm | 0 | 10.2 h | 24.2 km/h | 20.9°C |
| Feb | 25.9°C | 19.1°C | 0.6 mm | 0 | 10.6 h | 27.2 km/h | 16.5°C |
| Mar | 25.4°C | 19°C | 0.2 mm | 0 | 11.1 h | 26.3 km/h | 19.3°C |
| Apr | 25.2°C | 19.5°C | 0 mm | 0 | 11.7 h | 26.9 km/h | 19.4°C |
| May | 25.5°C | 20.7°C | 0.9 mm | 0 | 11.6 h | 23.7 km/h | 22.8°C |
| Jun | 27.6°C | 23.2°C | 3.4 mm | 1 | 11.3 h | 19.8 km/h | 27.1°C |
| Jul | 28.7°C | 25°C | 34.9 mm | 6 | 10.4 h | 19.4 km/h | 29.3°C |
| Aug | 28.9°C | 25.7°C | 139.5 mm | 14 | 9.6 h | 19 km/h | 29.3°C |
| Sep | 29.3°C | 25.9°C | 110.3 mm | 12 | 10.0 h | 17.6 km/h | 29.5°C |
| Oct | 30.6°C | 26.1°C | 16.3 mm | 3 | 10.6 h | 18.4 km/h | 29.7°C |
| Nov | 30.3°C | 24.3°C | 0.7 mm | 0 | 10.1 h | 21.9 km/h | 27.5°C |
| Dec | 28.8°C | 21.6°C | 0.3 mm | 0 | 9.8 h | 23.2 km/h | 25.1°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Dakar
Dakar (Senegal) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 25 °C. Daytime highs average 28 °C, while nights cool to about 23 °C. The destination sees roughly 309 mm of rainfall per year and 10.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Senegal's buzzing capital — the Île de Gorée, a former slave-trade hub (UNESCO), the African Renaissance Monument and music in Sahel rhythms.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 25 and 31 °C. The real variable is rain: January with only 0 rainy days is ideal, while August (14 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in August (14 rainy days), driest month is January (0).
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Frequently asked questions about Dakar
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
The best time to visit Dakar: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September and December – best in December (avg. 25.2 °C, 0 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Dakar?
The warmest month is October with an average of 28.4 °C and daytime highs around 30.6 °C. The coldest month is March with an average of 22.2 °C and night-time lows around 19.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Dakar have?
August has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is January with 0 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Dakar?
The water is warmest in October at an average of 29.7 °C and coolest in February at 16.5 °C.