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Best Time to Visit: Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Rainiest: Nov (212 mm).View current weather →
Annual Precip
1545mm
212mm nov · 13mm julWarmest
30°C
MayColdest
18°C
JunWind
513km/hm/smph
Calm
Dakar has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. The coolest month is Jun (18°C64°F) and the warmest is May (30°C86°F). Annual rainfall totals 1545mm.
Monthly Averages
Jan
High29°C85°F
Avg Temp25°C76°F
Low20°C68°F
Precipitation163 mm
Wind4 km/h1 m/s2 mph
Feb
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp25°C77°F
Low20°C68°F
Precipitation138 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Mar
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp25°C77°F
Low20°C68°F
Precipitation167 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Apr
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp25°C77°F
Low20°C68°F
Precipitation176 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
May
High30°C87°F
Avg Temp25°C77°F
Low20°C68°F
Precipitation85 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Jun
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp24°C75°F
Low18°C65°F
Precipitation16 mm
Wind6 km/h2 m/s3 mph
Jul
High29°C85°F
Avg Temp24°C75°F
Low18°C65°F
Precipitation13 mm
Wind6 km/h2 m/s4 mph
Aug
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp24°C76°F
Low19°C66°F
Precipitation48 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Sep
High30°C86°F
Avg Temp25°C76°F
Low19°C67°F
Precipitation146 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Oct
High30°C85°F
Avg Temp25°C76°F
Low20°C67°F
Precipitation196 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Nov
High29°C84°F
Avg Temp24°C76°F
Low20°C67°F
Precipitation212 mm
Wind5 km/h1 m/s3 mph
Dec
High29°C84°F
Avg Temp25°C76°F
Low20°C68°F
Precipitation185 mm
Wind4 km/h1 m/s2 mph
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Monthly Wind Speed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the climate like in Dakar?
Dakar has an average annual temperature of 25°C with 1545mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is May (30°C) and the coldest is Jun (18°C).
What is the hottest month in Dakar?
The hottest month in Dakar is May, with an average high of 30°C.
How much rain does Dakar get?
Dakar receives 1545mm of precipitation annually. The wettest month is Nov (212mm) and the driest is Jul (13mm).
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
The best time to visit Dakar is during Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is relatively low.