Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
Weather Guide
Senegal Average Monthly Weather
Weather score71Very good annual avg
Best months: December, January, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 33°C, sunshine averages 8h per day, and rainfall totals about 868mm. Sea temperatures average 14°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
868mm
Annual total
Sun
8h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
71
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Senegal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October33°C average high
October is close to Senegal's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October76mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Senegal's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October8 hours average sun
October sits close to Senegal's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October16°C average sea
October is one of Senegal's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October72 weather score
October sits close to Senegal's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
