Senegal Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Senegal: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Senegal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 27° | 20° | 6 mm | ★★★★★ |
| februar | 28° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mars | 24° | 19° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| april | 26° | 20° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| mai | 27° | 21° | 0 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juni | 28° | 23° | 9 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 30° | 26° | 34 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 30° | 26° | 123 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 30° | 26° | 62 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 31° | 26° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 31° | 25° | 5 mm | ★★★★★ |
| desember | 29° | 22° | 4 mm | ★★★★★ |
Klima type: Hot and arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Senegal
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
Beste tid å besøke Senegal
Go in januar, februar, mars, april, mai, juni, november and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: august, 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 30°C is 1.5°C below the 31°C typical for this month.
A 94% 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 til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid august, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Senegal er et land i Afrika. Senegal er et land i Africa med hovedstad Dakar. Befolkningen er rundt 18 million. Hovedstaden er Dakar.
Akkurat nå er det 25°C (77°F) in Senegal med heavy drizzle. Det føles som 30°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 24°C til 30°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Senegal is januar, februar, mars, april, mai, juni, november and desember. Klimaet er hot and arid. august, september and oktober tend til be the least comfortable months. oktober is the warmest month med average highs near 31°C, while mars is the coldest med lows near 19°C.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is 1.5°C below the 31°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Senegal today at 9.6/10. 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 |
|---|---|
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Kontinent | Afrika |
| Koordinater | 14°43′0.1″N 17°28′3.7″W (14.7167, -17.4677) |
| Capital | Dakar |
| Befolkning | 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 |
| Tidssone | Africa/Dakar |
| Lokal tid | 9:43 PM (UTC+00:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, mars, april, mai, juni, november and desember |
| Klima | Hot and arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Senegal?
Senegal er et land i Afrika. Its coordinates are 14.7167, -17.4677. It lies in Afrika.
What is the weather like in Senegal akkurat nå?
It is currently 25°C (77°F) med heavy drizzle. Luftfuktighet is 94% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Senegal?
januar, februar, mars, april, mai, juni, november and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Senegal, which has a hot and arid climate. august, 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 local time is 9:43 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 4, 2026 at 9:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
