Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical Aug high
Dakar
Senegal · Africa
Dakar is most comfortable in the drier months around January, May, and December. Typical daytime highs run about 85-91°F year-round. Humidity is heavier in some months. The wettest months are roughly August to September.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
65°F to 91°F
Rain
4 days/mo
Sunshine
10.9 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
Very humidAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and sea
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
27%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Sea temperature
83°Aug sea temp
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology