Warm
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Dakar, Senegal in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 27°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°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
January27°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January1mm average rain
January 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
January7.8 hours average sun
January is below Dakar's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January21°C average sea
January is below Dakar's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January78 weather score
January 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.
