Best Time to Visit Dakar for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Weather

23°C – 28°C

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Planning a city trip to Dakar?

The best time to visit Dakar for a city trip is January, February, March, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Dakar

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	1	0.2	53%	dry
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	30°	1	0.8	55%	dry
March	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	0	0	55%	dry
April	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	0	0	62%	dry
May	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	0	0	70%	dry
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	23	10.7	73%	dry
July	35Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	31°	90	13.7	76%	shoulder
August	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	31°	212	16.6	80%	wet
September	28Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	32°	163	14.1	81%	wet
October	36Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	46	11.2	74%	dry
November	51Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	33°	3	2.2	65%	dry
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	31°	0	0.4	55%	dry