Senegal Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Senegal: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Senegal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 27° | 20° | 6 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februari | 28° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| maart | 24° | 19° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 26° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mei | 27° | 21° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 28° | 23° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 30° | 26° | 34 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 30° | 26° | 123 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 30° | 26° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 31° | 26° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 31° | 25° | 5 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 29° | 22° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klimaat type: Hot and arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Senegal
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
Beste reistijd Senegal
Go in januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, november and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: augustus, september and oktober – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Senegal
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 1.8°C below the 31°C typical for this month.
A 64% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid augustus, september and oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Senegal is een land in Afrika. Senegal is een land in Africa met als hoofdstad Dakar. Er wonen ongeveer 18 million. De hoofdstad is Dakar.
Op dit moment is het 29°C (85°F) in Senegal met lichte motregen. Het voelt als 33°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 27°C en 29°C. De kans op neerslag is 64%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 7.2/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Senegal is januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, november and december. Het klimaat is hot and arid. augustus, september and oktober zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. oktober is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl maart is de koudste maand, met minima rond 19°C.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 1.8°C below the 31°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Senegal today at 8.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Senegal
| Type | Land |
|---|---|
| Continent | Afrika |
| Continent | Afrika |
| Coördinaten | 14°43′0.1″N 17°28′3.7″W (14.7167, -17.4677) |
| Capital | Dakar |
| Bevolking | 18.000.000 |
| Area | 196.722 km² |
| ISO code | SN |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | SEN |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Languages | French, Wolof |
| Calling code | +221 |
| Tijdzone | Africa/Dakar |
| Lokale tijd | 11:59 AM (UTC+00:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, november and december |
| Klimaat | Hot and arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Senegal?
Senegal is een land in Afrika. Its coordinates are 14.7167, -17.4677. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Senegal nu?
It is currently 29°C (85°F) met lichte motregen. Luchtvochtigheid is 70% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Senegal?
januari, februari, maart, april, mei, juni, november and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Senegal, which has a hot and arid climate. augustus, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Senegal in?
Senegal observes Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00). The lokale tijd is 11:59 AM.
How many people live in Senegal?
Senegal has a population of approximately 18 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 22, 2026 at 11:59 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
