Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Senegal in January
Weather score84Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
84
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°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
January32°C average high
January 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.
Rain
January1mm average rain
January 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.
Sun
January8.1 hours average sun
January 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
January12°C average sea
January is below Senegal's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January84 weather score
January 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.
