Average weather in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate with a short rainy season and a lengthy dry season. Dakar's rainy season lasts from July to October while the dry season covers the remaining eight months. The city sees approximately 540 mm of annual precipitation. Dakar between December and April is usually nice and warm. Nights during this time of the year are comfortable. Between May and November, the city becomes decidedly warmer. However, Dakar's weather is not quite as hot as that of African cities inland.

What's the best time to travel to Dakar in Senegal? Here are some facts:

  • On average, the temperatures are always high.
  • Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April, May and September.
  • Dakar has dry periods in January, February, July and August.
  • On average, the warmest month is August.
  • On average, the coolest month is February.
  • September is the wettest month.
  • January is the driest month.
For more specific information please take a look at the graphs shown below.

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Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year

This is the monthly total of sunhours

Average monthly sunhours in Dakar, Senegal   Copyright © 2013 www.weather-and-climate.com

Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year

The monthly mean minimum and maximum daily temperature. Show temperatures in Fahrenheit »

Average min and max temperatures in Dakar, Senegal   Copyright © 2013 www.weather-and-climate.com

Average water temperature over the year

The monthly mean water temperature. Show temperatures in Fahrenheit »

Average water temperatures in Dakar, Senegal   Copyright © 2013 www.weather-and-climate.com

Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)

This is the mean monthly precipitation, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Inches »

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Average monthly rainy days over the year

This is the number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average rainy days (rain/snow) in Dakar, Senegal   Copyright © 2013 www.weather-and-climate.com

Average humidity over the year

This is the mean monthly relative humidity

Average relative humidity in Dakar, Senegal   Copyright © 2013 www.weather-and-climate.com

Average wind speed over the year

This is the mean monthly wind speed

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