The climate of Dakar

The current climate in Dakar 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 Dakar, Senegal.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Dakar in recent years was 46°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in February 2014.

Rainfall amount

On average, Dakar receives 459 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Dakar?

The best time to visit Dakar for sunny weather 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 Dakar. 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 Dakar

The climate table of Dakar 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
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
Precipitation		-
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Dakar, Senegal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Dakar

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Yearly Temperature in Dakar

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Dakar, 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 Dakar

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Dakar

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Dakar, 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 Dakar

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Average weather in Dakar by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dakar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.