Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
February verdict
Dakar, Senegal in February
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
79
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Dakar, Senegal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February28°C average high
February is on the cooler side of Dakar's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February1mm average rain
February is one of Dakar's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
February8.5 hours average sun
February 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
February19°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February79 weather score
February scores above Dakar's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to June and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
