Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dakar Climate
Dakar is a city in Senegal (01) with a population of about 2,646,503. Its average annual temperature is 24.4°C (76°F), with roughly 374 mm of rain per year.
24.4°C
Avg Temp
374
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Dakar Climate
Dakar has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F) and receives about 374 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.4°C
Avg Temp
374
Precip (mm/yr)
Sep
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 2 mm |
| February | 21° / 71° | 1 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| April | 22° / 72° | 0 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 0 mm |
| June | 25° / 78° | 9 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 56 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 151 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 129 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 23 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 2 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dakar
The most comfortable months to visit Dakar are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 31°C high). The coldest is February (near 16°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dakar are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dakar, Senegal has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C and about 374 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is February.
In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Dakar average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.