Dakar weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Dakar, Senegal. Like most weather services, we show Dakar at one spot: Dakar, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Jun.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 14%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JunOff season Aug–Sep
About Dakar weather
Is it raining in Dakar right now?
No. It’s clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Dakar this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–33° and lows of 24–27°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Monday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Dakar lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Dakar?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Dakar weather by month
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Dakar is Oct–Jun, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Aug–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (71°F) in April to 29°C (84°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Dakar?
August is the wettest month, with about 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Dakar?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). April is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (71°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).
Does Dakar have a rainy season?
Yes. Aug–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–Jun is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Dakar?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in March at about 17°C (63°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in May–Jan.
Dakar weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Dakar), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Dakar
Weather can differ a lot within Dakar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Pikine | Oct–Jun | Aug | 22–29°C | 513 mm |
| Guédiawaye | Oct–Jun | Aug | 22–29°C | 513 mm |
| Rufisque | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Rufisque est | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Yoff | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Bargny | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Bargny Guèdj | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Bargny Ngoude | Oct–Jun | Aug–Sep | 21–29°C | 555 mm |
| Diamniadio | Nov–May | Aug–Sep | 30–34°C | 558 mm |
| Sébikhotane | Nov–May | Aug–Sep | 30–34°C | 558 mm |
| Niakoul Rab | Oct–Jun | Aug | 22–29°C | 513 mm |