Dakar weather in November
November is one of the best months to visit Dakar: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (83°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with October, it is cooler and drier; December brings highs of 26°C (79°F) and 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dakar, the largest city in Dakar. See below for other places.
Is November a good time to visit Dakar?
best month Weather score 88/100.
Yes. November is one of the best months for weather in Dakar.
Does it rain a lot in Dakar in November?
No, it is usually dry: about 9 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average November. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Dakar in November?
Days average 28°C (83°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
Dakar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | 53% | 23°C (73°F) | best |
| February | 22°C (72°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm | 59% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| March | 22°C (71°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 mm | 51% | 17°C (63°F) | best |
| April | 21°C (71°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 6 mm | 53% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 54% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 14 mm | 66% | 26°C (78°F) | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | 74% | 28°C (82°F) | fair |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 191 mm | 75% | 29°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 170 mm | 68% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 49 mm | 50% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | 53% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 55% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dakar in November
Weather can differ a lot within Dakar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Pikine | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Guédiawaye | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Rufisque | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Rufisque est | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Yoff | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Bargny | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Bargny Guèdj | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Bargny Ngoude | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Diamniadio | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 4 mm | best |
| Sébikhotane | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 4 mm | best |
| Niakoul Rab | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 16 mm | best |