Weather radar Dakar
Real-time precipitation radar · Dakar · Senegal
Dakar climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Dakar shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.1° | 27.9° | 26.1° | 26.6° | 27.3° | 28.3° | 29.3° | 29.4° | 29.7° | 30.8° | 31.3° | 29.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | 20.3° | 19.7° | 19° | 20.2° | 21.6° | 24° | 25.7° | 26.1° | 26.2° | 26.3° | 24.5° | 21.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 180 | 114 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 312 | 299 | 343 | 350 | 365 | 352 | 340 | 298 | 298 | 326 | 298 | 294 |
| Humidity | 55% | 59% | 72% | 75% | 80% | 82% | 80% | 83% | 85% | 82% | 70% | 59% |
Best time to visit Dakar
The best time to visit Dakar is typically May. In this month the average high is 27.3°C, precipitation is 0 mm and sunshine duration is 365 hours. The annual average high is 28.8°C, total annual precipitation is 350 mm (37 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3875 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dakar
How up to date is the weather radar for Dakar?
The weather radar for Dakar is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Dakar?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Dakar: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Dakar?
The thunderstorm potential for Dakar is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Dakar.
What is the climate like in Dakar?
Dakar has an annual average high of 28.8°C. The warmest month is November (avg high 31.3°C), the coldest March (avg low 19°C). The wettest month is August with 180 mm, the driest January with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 350 mm (37 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3875 hours.
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