Best Time to Visit Dakar
Best time: Apr, May, Mar, Feb.
Oct is warmest (31.5°C high); Aug is rainiest (156 mm).
Dakar weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.3 | 16.5 | 2 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 26.6 | 16.2 | 1 | 9.3 |
| Mar | 26.9 | 16.5 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Apr | 26.9 | 17.4 | 0 | 11.3 |
| May | 27.3 | 18.7 | 0 | 10.9 |
| Jun | 28.8 | 21.5 | 10 | 10 |
| Jul | 29.7 | 23.1 | 58 | 9 |
| Aug | 30.1 | 23.7 | 156 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 31 | 23.8 | 136 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 31.5 | 23.3 | 27 | 8.8 |
| Nov | 30.4 | 20.8 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 27.6 | 18.2 | 1 | 7.5 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AprMayMarFeb
Beaches: AprMayMarFeb
Hiking: MarAprFebJan
Sightseeing: AprMayMarFeb
Dakar quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
Apr, May, Mar, Feb.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 156 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Oct, with average highs of 31.5°C.
Where to stay
See Dakar hotels · Book Dakar tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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