Weather & climate · Dakar

Best Time to Visit Senegal

December to February and May to June

The best time to visit Senegal is December to February and May to June, when daytime highs in Dakar are around 22–26°C. March to April, July and October to November are also a good time to go. October is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (19°C at night), and August the wettest with about 191 mm of rain.

29°C

Warmest: October

19°C

Coldest nights: February

555 mm

Rain per year

191 mm

Wettest: August

Senegal weather by month

Jan24°C20°C11 mm
Feb22°C19°C8 mm
Mar22°C19°C3 mm
Apr21°C20°C6 mm
May23°C22°C2 mm
Jun25°C24°C14 mm
Jul27°C26°C79 mm
Aug28°C27°C191 mm
Sep28°C27°C170 mm
Oct29°C28°C49 mm
Nov28°C26°C9 mm
Dec26°C23°C13 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	24°C	20°C	11 mm	70%	53%	Best time
February	22°C	19°C	8 mm	76%	59%	Best time
March	22°C	19°C	3 mm	83%	51%	Good
April	21°C	20°C	6 mm	88%	53%	Good
May	23°C	22°C	2 mm	88%	54%	Best time
June	25°C	24°C	14 mm	86%	66%	Best time
July	27°C	26°C	79 mm	84%	74%	Good
August	28°C	27°C	191 mm	84%	75%	Rainy
September	28°C	27°C	170 mm	83%	68%	Rainy
October	29°C	28°C	49 mm	79%	50%	Good
November	28°C	26°C	9 mm	73%	53%	Good
December	26°C	23°C	13 mm	69%	55%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Dakar (14.73, -17.63). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Senegal have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Senegal?

December to February and May to June. The best time to visit Senegal is December to February and May to June, when daytime highs in Dakar are around 22–26°C. March to April, July and October to November are also a good time to go. October is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (19°C at night), and August the wettest with about 191 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Senegal?

October, with average highs of 29°C in Dakar.

What is the coldest month in Senegal?

February, when nights drop to about 19°C and days reach 22°C.

What is the rainiest month in Senegal?

August with about 191 mm; May is the driest (2 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Senegal?

August is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 191 mm of rain.

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