Best Time to Visit Dakar
Senegal · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Dakar is November to May, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 22°C and 29°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over August and September; August is the wettest month with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain. August is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Dakar weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C 76°F | 21°C 69°F | 9 mm | 2 | 70% | 5.3 | Excellent 10 |
| February | 23°C 73°F | 19°C 67°F | 6 mm | 1 | 76% | 5.3 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 67°F | 3 mm | 1 | 84% | 6.5 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 22°C 71°F | 20°C 68°F | 5 mm | 1 | 88% | 6.6 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 23°C 73°F | 22°C 71°F | 3 mm | 1 | 88% | 6 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 25°C 78°F | 25°C 76°F | 24 mm | 4 | 86% | 4.4 | Good 7.8 |
| July | 27°C 81°F | 26°C 80°F | 91 mm | 16 | 84% | 3.4 | Fair 5.3 |
| August | 28°C 82°F | 27°C 81°F | 210 mm | 26 | 84% | 3 | Poor 3.6 |
| September | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 186 mm | 27 | 83% | 4.1 | Poor 4 |
| October | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 54 mm | 13 | 79% | 6.2 | Good 7.3 |
| November | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 78°F | 8 mm | 2 | 73% | 6 | Excellent 9.5 |
| December | 26°C 79°F | 23°C 73°F | 9 mm | 2 | 69% | 5.6 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
The best time to visit Dakar is November to May, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Dakar?
October is the hottest month in Dakar, with an average high of 29°C (84°F).
What is the coldest month in Dakar?
February is the coldest month in Dakar, with an average low of 19°C (67°F).
What is the rainiest month in Dakar?
August is the wettest month, with about 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain. May is the driest, with 3 mm (0.1 in).
When is the rainy season in Dakar?
The rainy season in Dakar is August and September.
Nearby destinations
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- Touba170 km · best October and December to January
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- Nouakchott408 km · best November to June
- Praia653 km · best December to April
- Camayenne704 km · best November to April
- Conakry704 km · best November to April
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