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Sun & Beach Potential

100/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, April

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Avoid

August, September

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Weather

23°C – 28°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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Tip for your trip

The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Dakar are from January, February, April. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Dakar

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
100Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°1
February
99Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°1
March
97Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°0
April
98Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°0
May
97Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°0
June
83Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°23
July
70Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°90
August
56Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°212
September
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°163
October
72Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°46
November
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°3
December
97Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°0

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Dakar

When is the best time to visit Dakar for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Dakar for sun & beach is typically in January, February, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Dakar?

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Rainy season typically: August–September. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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