What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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 | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in February
- Precipitation: 459 mm per year, averaging 38 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in February, 0,1 mm in March and 0,2 mm in April
- Wettest months: 170 mm in September, 160 mm in August and 59 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Dakar
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dakar, Senegal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dakar
This graph shows how much rainfall Dakar, Senegal, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Dakar
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Dakar
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dakar, Senegal. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dakar
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dakar, Senegal, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
