Best time to visit Dakar: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Dakar are Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jul, Aug and Sep
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 20.6°C – 28.3°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Feb
BestTemp: 19.7°C – 26.6°C
Rain: 1mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Mar
BestTemp: 19.5°C – 25.1°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Apr
BestTemp: 20.5°C – 26.2°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
May
Temp: 22.1°C – 27.1°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.2h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jun
Temp: 23.9°C – 28.6°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 11.1h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Jul
Temp: 25.6°C – 29.9°C
Rain: 50mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Aug
Temp: 25.9°C – 29.7°C
Rain: 164mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Sep
Temp: 25.9°C – 30.1°C
Rain: 109mm
Sunshine: 9.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
Temp: 26.4°C – 31.4°C
Rain: 20mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Nov
Temp: 25°C – 31.4°C
Rain: 5mm
Sunshine: 9.4h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Dec
Temp: 21.8°C – 28.8°C
Rain: 4mm
Sunshine: 9.2h/day
Visit score: 10/10
When to go, and when not to
The months rated best for a visit are January, February, March, and April. Daily highs in this stretch range from about 25.1C to 28.3C, rainfall stays at or near 0mm, and sunshine runs from about 10 to nearly 12 hours a day, giving the most consistent combination of warmth and dry, sunny conditions.
The trade-off is that peak season also includes July and August, when rainfall rises sharply, including 50mm in July and 164mm in August, and sunshine drops to as low as 9.3 hours a day. Travelers who want lower rainfall and fewer crowds outside the January-to-April window may prefer to avoid the wetter, hazier months of August and September.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.