SenegalAverage weather for Dakar in December
It's warm in December in Dakar with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 24°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dakar with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 23°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dakar is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended.
In December, there is an average of 20 mm of precipitation, spread over 0 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Dakar in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
29°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
31°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
27°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
20 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
0 days | 17 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Dakar?
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Dakar. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2018, Dakar reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Dakar
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Dakar, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Dakar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Dakar, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Dakar.
Daily UV index in December in Dakar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Dakar, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Dakar over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Dakar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Dakar over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Dakar, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Dakar
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dakar. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
