Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Dakar, Senegal Average Monthly Weather
Weather score78Very good annual avg
Best months: April, May, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 30°C, sunshine averages 8.2h per day, and rainfall totals about 518mm. Sea temperatures average 24°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
518mm
Annual total
Sun
8.2h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
78
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dakar, Senegal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October32°C average high
October is one of Dakar's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJune to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October44mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Dakar'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
October8.2 hours average sun
October sits close to Dakar's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October28°C average sea
October is one of Dakar's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October78 weather score
October sits close to Dakar's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to June and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
