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Senegal's national averages run from 33 °C in August to 40 °C in April, with rainfall between 0 mm in January and 190 mm in August and 4.8–10.3 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 14 regions span 28–37 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Dakar
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Dakar
- Area
- 196,608 km²
Best months to visit
When Senegal shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3 | 18.9 | 15.9 | 37.3 |
| February | 36.0 | 20.8 | 17.8 | 39.4 |
| March | 38.2 | 22.6 | 19.9 | 41.2 |
| April | 39.8 | 24.8 | 21.9 | 42.6 |
| May | 39.6 | 25.8 | 23.5 | 42.5 |
| June | 37.3 | 26.1 | 24.6 | 40.4 |
| July | 33.9 | 25.6 | 24.3 | 36.4 |
| August | 32.5 | 25.2 | 24.0 | 35.0 |
| September | 32.8 | 25.0 | 23.8 | 35.6 |
| October | 35.6 | 24.9 | 23.3 | 38.2 |
| November | 36.1 | 21.9 | 18.5 | 38.5 |
| December | 34.2 | 19.5 | 16.8 | 37.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 20 |
| July | 108 |
| August | 190 |
| September | 151 |
| October | 38 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 1 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.3 |
| February | 9.7 |
| March | 10.3 |
| April | 10.2 |
| May | 9.9 |
| June | 8.8 |
| July | 6.0 |
| August | 4.8 |
| September | 6.0 |
| October | 8.5 |
| November | 9.2 |
| December | 9.1 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6 | 8.6 | 16.4 |
| February | 13.5 | 9.6 | 18.1 |
| March | 13.0 | 9.8 | 16.7 |
| April | 13.7 | 10.7 | 17.0 |
| May | 13.1 | 10.2 | 15.8 |
| June | 13.2 | 9.0 | 17.0 |
| July | 12.2 | 7.7 | 18.3 |
| August | 11.1 | 7.1 | 15.7 |
| September | 9.0 | 5.8 | 13.5 |
| October | 8.6 | 6.0 | 11.5 |
| November | 9.6 | 7.2 | 12.8 |
| December | 11.9 | 8.9 | 15.6 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Senegal
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Senegal, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
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Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Senegal
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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Parts of Senegal carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Senegal, in order
- JanJanuary34.3°C · 0 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary36.0°C · 0 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch38.2°C · 0 mm · 10.3 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril39.8°C · 0 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay39.6°C · 3 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune37.3°C · 20 mm · 8.8 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 20 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 20 mm of rain and 8.8 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly33.9°C · 108 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 108 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 108 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust32.5°C · 190 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 190 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 190 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember32.8°C · 151 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 151 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 151 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober35.6°C · 38 mm · 8.5 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 38 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 38 mm of rain and 8.5 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember36.1°C · 1 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 1 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember34.2°C · 1 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
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