Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Senegal for your holiday.
Climate Overview
Average Annual Temperature is between 24 °C (Dakar) and 28 °C (Kaolack)
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Best Time to Visit Senegal: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar Kaolack | FebruaryFeb Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Kaolack | MarchMar Very hot (average up to 29 °C) | AprilApr Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar | JuneJun Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar |
JulyJul Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar | AugustAug Up to 11.61 in of rainof rain | SeptemberSep Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar Kaolack | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Dakar Kaolack |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Senegal) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Dakar | all except February, March, and August |
| Kaolack | January, February, November, and December |
Climate Charts Senegal
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Dakar
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Senegal
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Senegal, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Dakar (Senegal)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | Jan25° | Feb25° | Mar25° | Apr25° | May26° | Jun29° | Jul30° | Aug30° | Sep30° | Oct30° | Nov29° | Dec27° |
| Night Temperature | Jan17° | Feb17° | Mar17° | Apr18° | May20° | Jun23° | Jul25° | Aug25° | Sep24° | Oct24° | Nov23° | Dec20° |
| Water Temperature | Jan21° | Feb20° | Mar20° | Apr21° | May23° | Jun25° | Jul27° | Aug27° | Sep27° | Oct27° | Nov27° | Dec24° |
| Precipitation (inch) | Jan0.08 | Feb0.04 | Mar0 | Apr0 | May0 | Jun0.39 | Jul3.27 | Aug7.24 | Sep6.18 | Oct2.05 | Nov0.12 | Dec0.12 |
| Rainy days | Jan0 | Feb0 | Mar0 | Apr0 | May0 | Jun1 | Jul4 | Aug9 | Sep8 | Oct2 | Nov0 | Dec0 |
| Hours of Sunshine | Jan8 | Feb9 | Mar9 | Apr10 | May9 | Jun8 | Jul8 | Aug7 | Sep7 | Oct8 | Nov8 | Dec8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Dakar is 24 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: September (27.4 °C)
Coldest month: January (19.9 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Dakar is 27 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all except February, and March
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 19.49 inch on 24 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): August
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 7.24 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Dakar.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.3 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Kaolack (Senegal)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | Jan34° | Feb36° | Mar39° | Apr40° | May39° | Jun36° | Jul33° | Aug32° | Sep33° | Oct34° | Nov36° | Dec34° |
| Night Temperature | Jan16° | Feb17° | Mar18° | Apr19° | May22° | Jun23° | Jul24° | Aug24° | Sep23° | Oct23° | Nov20° | Dec16° |
| Precipitation (inch) | Jan0 | Feb0 | Mar0 | Apr0 | May0.31 | Jun2.4 | Jul6.3 | Aug11.61 | Sep7.91 | Oct2.52 | Nov0.16 | Dec0.12 |
| Rainy days | Jan0 | Feb0 | Mar0 | Apr0 | May0 | Jun3 | Jul8 | Aug12 | Sep11 | Oct3 | Nov0 | Dec0 |
| Hours of Sunshine | Jan8 | Feb9 | Mar10 | Apr10 | May10 | Jun9 | Jul8 | Aug8 | Sep8 | Oct8 | Nov9 | Dec8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Kaolack is 28 °C.Warmest month: May (30.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (24.8 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.34 inch on 37 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 19.53 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Kaolack.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, April is the sunniest month with an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
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From Dakar or Saly: Half-Day Tour to Pink Lake | Private Day Trip to Gorée Island and Dakar | From Dakar or Saly: Day Trip to Dakar and Ngor |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Dakar (Station Pikine)
Clouds: 79 % Wind: 17 mph NNO
Air Pressure: 1012 hPa Humidity: 79 %
Air Pressure: 1012 hPa Humidity: 79 %
Last updated: 8th Feb 2023, 06:54 am
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
| 8th Feb 202320 °C to 23 °C | 9th Feb 202320 °C to 24 °C | 10th Feb 202320 °C to 21 °C | 11th Feb 202320 °C to 22 °C | 12th Feb 202320 °C to 22 °C | 13th Feb 202320 °C to 21 °C |
| 8th Feb 2023Clouds: 100 % | 9th Feb 2023Clouds: 31 % | 10th Feb 2023Clouds: 88 % | 11th Feb 2023Clouds: 10 % | 12th Feb 2023Clouds: 6 % | 13th Feb 2023Clouds: 75 % |
| 8th Feb 2023No Precipitation | 9th Feb 2023No Precipitation | 10th Feb 2023No Precipitation | 11th Feb 2023No Precipitation | 12th Feb 2023No Precipitation | 13th Feb 2023No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Hottest Month
April: 40 °C
Day Temperature in Kaolack
Day Temperature in Kaolack
Coldest Month
January: 16 °C
Night Temperature in Kaolack
Night Temperature in Kaolack
Rainiest Month
August: 11.61 in
Rain in Kaolack
Rain in Kaolack
Driest Month
March: 0 in
Rain in Dakar
Rain in Dakar
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 27 °C
Water Temperature in Dakar
Water Temperature in Dakar
Sunniest Month
April: 9.9 hours/day
Sunshine in Kaolack
Sunshine in Kaolack
Distances to Senegal
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 2710 mi | 3820 mi | 6260 mi |
| Kaolack | 2730 mi | 3920 mi | 6360 mi |
Where’s Senegal?
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Continent: Africa
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African hot, wild ocean, the water pleasantly cool. Overall very dry, but more pleasant than in November.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent