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Best time to visit Senegal
The best time to visit in Senegal is from January until December, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and none till little rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Senegal is 30°C in October and the lowest is 25°C in February.
Senegal has the semi-arid climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Senegal or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Senegal by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 66 | 53 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Climate data from city: Dakar
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14 day weather forecast Senegal
The weather for in Senegal will be 26° till 25° degrees in the next 14 days with a couple of days chance of light rain showers.
The weather forecast for Senegal is based on the weather conditions in the city of Dakar.
Weather forecast this week
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Tuesday 7 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 6 m/s | 1 | |
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Wednesday 8 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 7 m/s | 1 | |
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Thursday 9 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 8 m/s | 2 | |
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Friday 10 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
24° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 8 m/s | 2 | |
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Saturday 11 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 6 m/s | 2 | |
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Sunday 12 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 2 | |
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Monday 13 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 2 |
Weather forecast next week
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Tuesday 14 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
26° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 2 | |
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Wednesday 15 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 7 m/s | 2 | |
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Thursday 16 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 9 m/s | 2 | |
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Friday 17 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 23° |
22° | 0.9 mm | 25% | 9 m/s | 2 | |
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Saturday 18 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
24° 23° |
22° | 0.5 mm | 15% | 8 m/s | 2 | |
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Sunday 19 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 23° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 8 m/s | 2 | |
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Monday 20 Dec | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
25° 24° |
22° | 0 mm | 0% | 8 m/s | 2 |
Climate Senegal
Senegal has the semi-arid climate prevailing. It is warm to hot all year round and trees don't grow here because of the drought. It consists mainly of sand with grasses and sometimes shrubs. The average annual temperature for Senegal is 27° degrees and there is about 173 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 308 days a year with an average humidity of 69% and an UV-index of 7.
Climate table of Senegal
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 66 | 53 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Days with rain | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry days | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 29 | 30 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| UV-index | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Climate data from city: Dakar
Senegal weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Senegal? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Popular places in Senegal
- Dar el Salam
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Senegal?
Senegal lies in a straight line about 9,399 km from India (New Delhi → Dakar).
How long is the flight to Senegal?
The flight time from Indira Gandhi to Senegal is approximately 13 hours.
What are the largest airports in Senegal?
These are the largest airports in Senegal:
- Blaise Diagne International Airport – Dakar
- Ziguinchor Airport – Ziguinchor
- Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Dakar
- Ouro Sogui Airport – Matam
- Saint Louis Airport – Saint-Louis
- Tambacounda Airport – Tambacounda
How many inhabitants are there in Senegal?
Senegal has approximately 15,726,037 inhabitants.
How big is Senegal?
The area of Senegal is around 196,190 km². It is 17x smaller than India.
What is the capital of Senegal?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar.
What is the currency of Senegal?
In Senegal the CFA franc BCEAO (XOF) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 7 December 2021
- 1 CFA franc BCEAO = 7.45 Indian rupee
- 1 Indian rupee = 0.13 CFA franc BCEAO
- 10 CFA franc BCEAO = 74.49 Indian rupee
- 10 Indian rupee = 1.34 CFA franc BCEAO
- 100 CFA franc BCEAO = 744.91 Indian rupee
- 100 Indian rupee = 13.42 CFA franc BCEAO
What is the area code of Senegal?
The area code to call Senegal is +221.