Dakar, Senegal

🇸🇳 Dakar, Senegal



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Precipitation9%3%49%76%37%34%28%
Humidity73%74%71%74%77%78%78%
Wind17 km/h15 km/h15 km/h12 km/h14 km/h16 km/h17 km/h

Best time to visit Dakar

The best time to visit Dakar is from November to March, when conditions are dry and generally comfortable for sightseeing, though Harmattan dust may reduce visibility. April is still mostly dry, while May to October is hotter, more humid and wetter, with frequent showers; September and October also have the year's highest dengue risk.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days31

January is dry, around 17-26°C. Harmattan dust can reduce visibility and irritate the throat, while the climate suits sightseeing.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days28

February is dry, around 17-27°C. Harmattan winds may bring dusty air and reduced visibility, with comfortable conditions for exploring Dakar.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days31

March is dry, around 18-27°C. Harmattan dust can affect visibility and irritate the throat, while outdoor sightseeing remains comfortable.

AprilOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours10Dry Days29

April is warm and mostly dry, around 19-27°C. Harmattan dust may linger, bringing hazy skies and throat irritation during outdoor visits.

MayOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours10Dry Days29

May is warm and humid, around 20-28°C, with rain beginning to appear. Occasional showers can interrupt outdoor plans.

JuneOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)8Sun Hours10Dry Days26

June is hot and humid, around 23-30°C, with rain building during the month. Showers can interrupt outdoor sightseeing.

JulyOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)28Sun Hours9Dry Days23

July is hot and humid, around 25-30°C, with frequent rain. Downpours can disrupt outdoor plans and cause flooding in low-lying areas.

AugustOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)68Sun Hours8Dry Days17

August is hot and humid, around 25-30°C, and has Dakar's heaviest rainfall. Intense showers can interrupt sightseeing and flood low-lying areas.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)52Sun Hours9Dry Days18

September is hot and humid, around 25-31°C, with heavy rain and flooding possible. Rainy, warm conditions bring the year's highest dengue risk.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)31°Rain (mm)11Sun Hours10Dry Days26

October is hot and humid, around 24-31°C, with rain affecting outdoor plans and flooding possible in low-lying areas. Rainy, warm conditions bring the year's highest dengue risk.

NovemberGreatTemp (°C)29°Rain (mm)2Sun Hours10Dry Days29

November is warm, around 22-30°C, with relatively little rain. Harmattan dust may reduce visibility and irritate the throat.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)0Sun Hours10Dry Days30

December is dry and warm, around 20-28°C. Harmattan winds can bring dusty air and reduced visibility, while the climate suits city sightseeing.

Sources: responsibletravel.com, en.wikivoyage.org

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Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour

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Gorée Island visit to Dakar the capital 2 persons minimum

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Authentic Jollof Cooking Class

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Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour

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Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

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This sightseeing tour will take to the railroad station, the independence square or Dakar's historical cradle, the presidential mansion. And after, we'll drive along the coastal road to enjoy that wonderful landscape that Dakar, the smiling city offers to its guests. Then we'll go on to discover the national assembly, the big cathedral, the big mos

Half-Day GOREE Island Tour:The Heritage Tour

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Bandia Park Safari (Minimum 2 Participants)

Bandia Park Safari (Minimum 2 Participants)

Cost: From 230 USD · 4.6 (24 reviews)

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Brief

  • Dakar’s distinctive foods and drinks include thieboudienne (fish with rice), chicken or fish yassa, café Touba, and bissap (hibiscus drink).
  • The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games are scheduled for 31 October-13 November 2026. Expect increased demand for accommodation, traffic around venues, and busy public areas during the event.
  • Planned electricity maintenance may affect parts of Dakar and nearby suburbs during daytime hours from 7-13 September, so accommodation and businesses may experience temporary power interruptions (senego.com).

Safety and health

  • A current CDC Level 1 notice reports diphtheria outbreaks in several sub-Saharan African countries, including Senegal. Ensure diphtheria protection is up to date and seek urgent medical care for severe sore throat, breathing difficulty, or neck swelling (cdc.gov).
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travellers aged 9 months and older. A certificate is required when arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including after a qualifying transit there (cdc.gov).
  • Protect against mosquito and sand-fly bites because dengue, Zika, leishmaniasis, and Rift Valley fever occur in Senegal. Use repellent, wear long clothing, and use screened or air-conditioned rooms. Avoid contact with sick animals or livestock blood and fluids (cdc.gov).
  • Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis. Use bottled or treated water for drinking and be cautious with tap water, particularly during the rainy season (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org).
  • A cost-of-living demonstration drew more than 200 people in Dakar on 5 September. Avoid protests and surrounding streets, and monitor local updates because gatherings can disrupt traffic or become confrontational (afriksoir.net).

Recent News

  • 5 September 2026: More than 200 people demonstrated in Dakar against rising food, housing, fuel, and leisure costs. Further mobilisations are possible under the “30 days for a fair price” campaign (afriksoir.net).
  • 7-13 September 2026: Senelec scheduled electricity interruptions for maintenance in parts of Dakar, Guédiawaye, Rufisque, Diamniadio, and surrounding areas, generally between 08:00 and 16:00 (senego.com).
  • 31 October-13 November 2026: Dakar will host the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event held in Africa. Ticket sales have opened, and sports venues and transport routes are expected to be especially busy (reutersconnect.com).
  • Dakar’s beaches have recently been reported to have significant plastic waste and wastewater pollution, particularly during the rainy and hot season through October. Check local conditions before swimming or surfing (lemonde.fr).