December verdict

Senegal in December

Weather score86Excellent

Excellent for holiday weather

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

32°C

Rain

1mm

Sun

7.8h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

86

Excellent

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.

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 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December32°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Senegal's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to May

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December1mm average rain

December is one of Senegal'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.

December7.8 hours average sun

December 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

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December14°C average sea

December is close to Senegal's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December86 weather score

December is one of Senegal's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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