Our verdict
The best time to visit Dakar is August
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 30℃ (85℉) in Dakar. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 17℃ (63℉) at night.
The sun stays up the longest in Dakar in May, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Dakar usually falls during the months surrounding August each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Learn more about when to travel to Dakar, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!
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Dakar seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Dakar as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Dakar is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Dakar
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Dakar for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Dakar climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Dakar for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Dakar in January
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in February
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Dakar in March
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 31 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 0 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Dakar in April
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and maybe a light jumper for the evenings.
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Dakar in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in June
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 79mm (3") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in September
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 64mm (3") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Dakar in October
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Dakar in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 59%
- Average sunny days: 30 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Dakar in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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