Best Time to Visit Dakar
Senegal · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Dakar are February, March and April, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Dakar sees its warmest weather in October, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in April (around 25°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 393mm — August is typically the wettest month (~166mm) and April the driest (~0mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from August to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 19°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 25° / 18°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 25° / 18°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 25° / 19°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 26° / 21°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 24°C | 7mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 30° / 25°C | 53mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 25°C | 166mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 31° / 25°C | 138mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 31° / 26°C | 26mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 30° / 24°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 28° / 21°C | 0mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Dakar?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Dakar are February, March and April, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Dakar?
- October is typically the hottest month in Dakar, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Dakar?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 166mm of precipitation.