Weather in Dakar in August

General weather information about Dakar

Average annual temperature is 25.1 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 37.2 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 17.7 °C

Number of sunny days: 296 days

Number of rainy days: 69 days

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

Dakar air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)28.822.325.825.526.331.533.231.931.635.236.037.2
Average daytime temperature (°C)24.120.222.322.024.026.530.329.729.732.232.431.0
Average temperature (°C)22.519.321.221.323.325.828.127.928.029.328.125.9
Average night temperature (°C)21.218.620.220.622.725.126.226.226.427.225.022.4
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)18.917.719.019.320.523.324.224.624.325.122.018.3

Dakar monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)11.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.0
Daylight mean duration (h)11.411.712.112.512.813.012.912.612.211.811.511.3
Daylight minimum duration (h)11.011.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.011.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)9.210.710.911.111.011.29.58.79.39.99.99.9
Precipitation (mm)111000081238114800
Sunny days29273130303014512273031
Rainy days210010172618400
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Dakar:

The largest precipitation sum in Dakar is at

  • July — 81(mm)
  • August — 238(mm)
  • September — 114(mm)
  • 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.