Dakar Weather in December
Senegal · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high26°C (79°F)
Avg low23°C (73°F)
Rainfall9 mm (0.4 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect hot days in Dakar in December: the average high is 26°C (79°F) and the average low is 23°C (73°F). The month is very dry, with about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 11.1 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Dakar?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Dakar. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 26°C (79°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (76°F) |
| Rainfall | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 69% |
| Cloud cover | 54% |
| Daylight | 11.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 18 km/h |
| vs November | 2°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Dakar in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
Dakar weather in other months
Jan24°C / 21°C9 mmExcellentFeb23°C / 19°C6 mmExcellentMar22°C / 19°C3 mmExcellentApr22°C / 20°C5 mmExcellentMay23°C / 22°C3 mmExcellentJun25°C / 25°C24 mmGoodJul27°C / 26°C91 mmFairAug28°C / 27°C210 mmPoorSep28°C / 27°C186 mmPoorOct29°C / 28°C54 mmGoodNov28°C / 26°C8 mmExcellentDec26°C / 23°C9 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit DakarJanuary →
Nearby in December
- Pikine26°C · 10 mm
- Banjul28°C · 3 mm
- Touba34°C · 1 mm
- Bissau29°C · 0 mm
- Nouakchott24°C · 0 mm
- Praia25°C · 29 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.