The climate of Senegal
The current climate in Senegal features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Senegal.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Senegal in recent years was 46°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in February 2014.
Rainfall amount
On average, Senegal receives 459 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Senegal is based on weather data from Dakar. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Senegal to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Senegal?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Senegal is January through April, June, July and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Senegal. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Senegal
The climate table of Senegal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 25 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,3 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,2 | 2,3 | 20 | 59 | 160 | 170 | 30 | 2,8 | 14 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Senegal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Senegal
Yearly Temperature in Senegal
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Senegal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Senegal
Total Yearly Precipitation in Senegal
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Senegal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Senegal
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Average weather in Senegal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Senegal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.