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Senegal weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Senegal

Right now in Senegal's capital it's 30°, Partly cloudy. The best time to visit is usually January, February, December — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Senegal's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Dakar30° / 27°Cloudy1.4 מ״מ73%05:5017:44Full forecast ›
Kaolack31° / 25°Heavy rain6.7 מ״מ71%05:5017:45Full forecast ›
Pikine32° / 27°Rain3 מ״מ73%05:5017:44Full forecast ›
Saint-Louis32° / 28°Rain showers1.2 מ״מ77%05:5117:43Full forecast ›
Thiès32° / 25°Rain3.3 מ״מ62%05:5017:44Full forecast ›
Touba33° / 24°Rain7.3 מ״מ60%05:5017:43Full forecast ›
Ziguinchor30° / 24°Heavy rain11 מ״מ75%05:5017:45Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Senegal

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan25°Feb28°Mar30°Apr32°May33°Jun32°Jul30°Aug28°Sep28°Oct30°Nov28°Dec26°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Senegal

The temperature right now in Senegal's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Senegal
30°Partly cloudy
Sat30°Sun30°Mon30°Tue32°
Questions & answers

Senegal weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Senegal?
Usually January, February, December — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Senegal?
May is usually the hottest (average 33°), January the coldest (average 25°).
How much daylight does Senegal get?
In January about 11h 14m of daylight, in July about 12h 47m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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Senegal — flights & hotels

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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)