Best year time to visit Dakar

General weather information about Dakar

Average annual temperature is 25.5 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 33.8 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 19.2 °C

Number of sunny days: 29 days

Number of rainy days: 336 days

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* Weather data for Dakar Gabon is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Dakar air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)32.233.133.832.932.731.430.332.033.133.533.132.7
Average daytime temperature (°C)30.131.131.131.031.029.428.629.730.630.229.830.4
Average temperature (°C)24.925.825.925.926.225.224.525.225.725.525.325.6
Average night temperature (°C)22.323.023.123.323.622.221.221.522.623.423.223.3
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)21.422.021.922.122.420.420.119.221.322.621.922.5

Dakar monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)12.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.0
Daylight mean duration (h)12.212.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.112.212.2
Daylight minimum duration (h)12.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)7.58.07.77.38.17.44.95.95.96.46.16.6
Precipitation (mm)42523830238328038201793535631384
Sunny days010216793000
Rainy days312731283024242227313031
Snow days000000000000

Dakar - weather forecast by months

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The largest precipitation sum in Dakar is at

  • January — 425(mm)
  • April — 383(mm)
  • October — 535(mm)
  • November — 631(mm)
  • December — 384(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Dakar?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Dakar.
    What is the weather like in Dakar?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Dakar by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Dakar have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Dakar throughout the year.