Rufisque weather
At 9:45 PM local time it was clear and 27°C (81°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Jun. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Rufisque, Dakar, Senegal.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 1%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JunOff season Aug–Sep
About Rufisque weather
Is it raining in Rufisque right now?
No. It’s clear and 27° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Rufisque this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–36° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Rufisque lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rufisque?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Rufisque weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rufisque?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rufisque 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 Rufisque?
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 Rufisque?
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 Rufisque 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 Rufisque?
The sea is warmest in October at about 30°C (85°F) and coolest in March at about 16°C (62°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jun–Jan.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months