Capital city, Senegal
Dakar weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Dakar
Nov–Apr is dry and cooler; surf swells peak Oct–Mar. Jul–Oct is hot, humid and rainy with flooding; Dec–Mar brings Harmattan dust.
Dakar weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan24°11 mm
- Feb22°8 mm
- Mar22°3 mm
- Apr21°6 mm
- May23°2 mm
- Jun25°14 mm
- Jul27°79 mm
- Aug28°191 mm
- Sep28°170 mm
- Oct29°49 mm
- Nov28°9 mm
- Dec26°13 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C75°F | 20°C68°F | 11 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| February | 22°C72°F | 19°C66°F | 8 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| March | 22°C71°F | 19°C66°F | 3 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| April | 21°C70°F | 20°C68°F | 6 mm | 88% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C73°F | 22°C71°F | 2 mm | 88% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 24°C76°F | 14 mm | 86% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C81°F | 26°C79°F | 79 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C82°F | 27°C80°F | 191 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C83°F | 27°C81°F | 170 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| October | 29°C84°F | 28°C82°F | 49 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| November | 28°C82°F | 26°C78°F | 9 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| December | 26°C79°F | 23°C73°F | 13 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
Best months across Senegal
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Dakar | Nov–Apr | Oct (29°C) |
| Saint-Louis | Nov–Apr | Jun (34°C) |
| Saly | Nov–Apr | May (34°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Dakar?
Nov–Apr. Nov–Apr is dry and cooler; surf swells peak Oct–Mar. Jul–Oct is hot, humid and rainy with flooding; Dec–Mar brings Harmattan dust.
When is the rainy season in Dakar?
Rain peaks in August with about 191 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Aug–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Dakar?
October, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Dakar get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 19°C (66°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.