Senegal Weather
🇸🇳 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Senegal at a glance
Our Senegal coverage centers on Dakar, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 87°F (30°C) in October and 77°F (25°C) in March, with about 38 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Dakar - annual average 77°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Dakar averages 10.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 328 mm (12.9 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Dakar climate page.
Live weather across Senegal today
Senegal cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 77° | Oct · 87° | Mar · 67° | 38 | 10.5 | 0 |
Senegal weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 69° | 0 | 10.2 h/day |
| February | 79° | 67° | 0 | 10.6 h/day |
| March | 77° | 67° | 0 | 11.0 h/day |
| April | 77° | 68° | 0 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 78° | 70° | 0 | 11.5 h/day |
| June | 82° | 74° | 1 | 11.3 h/day |
| July | 84° | 77° | 7 | 10.2 h/day |
| August | 84° | 78° | 15 | 9.5 h/day |
| September | 85° | 79° | 12 | 9.9 h/day |
| October | 87° | 79° | 3 | 10.4 h/day |
| November | 87° | 76° | 0 | 10.0 h/day |
| December | 84° | 72° | 0 | 9.7 h/day |
Senegal weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Senegal?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Senegal?
Snow is essentially absent in the Senegal cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Senegal like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.
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