Things to Do in Senegal
Top things to do in Senegal: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Map of Senegal
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Coordinates: 14°43′0.1″N 17°28′3.7″W (14.7167, -17.4677)
Weather in Senegal right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:28 PM, Oct 4 local time.
Best time to visit Senegal
Go in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: August, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Summary
Senegal is a country in Africa. Senegal is a country in Africa with its capital at Dakar. It has a population of about 18 million. The capital is Dakar.
Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in Senegal with heavy drizzle. It feels like 86°F. Today runs from 76°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Senegal is January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. August, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 66°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is 2.7°F below the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Senegal?
Senegal is a country in Africa. Its coordinates are 14.7167, -17.4677. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Senegal right now?
It is currently 77°F (25°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 94% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Senegal?
January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Senegal, which has a hot and arid climate. August, September and October 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 10:28 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
