Climate of Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
Point-value climate at Dakar (Dakar, Senegal). Population approximately 2,604,000.
Located in Dakar, Senegal, Dakar has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 2,604,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.3°C / 70.3°F in February to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in September, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (March) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (August) — about 362 mm / 14.3 in across the year. As the national capital of Senegal, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dakar's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.3°C70.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 21.6°C70.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 22.2°C72°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 23°C73.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 25.3°C77.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.5°C79.7°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.4°C81.3°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 25.5°C77.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.9°C73.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dakar?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. Dakar's warmest month is September at an average of 27.4°C / 81.3°F, and its driest month is March with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dakar?
Dakar, in Dakar, Senegal, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.3°C / 70.3°F in February to 27.4°C / 81.3°F in September. Annual rainfall is approximately 362 mm / 14.3 in, with the wettest month being August (148 mm / 5.8 in) and the driest March (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Dakar in September?
The average temperature in Dakar in September is 27.4°C / 81.3°F, with rainfall of about 125 mm / 4.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dakar?
The driest month in Dakar is March, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 21.6°C / 70.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Dakar?
The wettest month in Dakar is August, with approximately 148 mm / 5.8 in of average monthly rainfall.