Senegal Weather Forecast
Senegal weather: 79°F, thunderstorm. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 79°F (26°C) in Senegal with thunderstorm. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 75°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - 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 83°F is 5°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.
Weather in Senegal right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:16 PM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Senegal
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 75° | 100% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 76° | 96% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 77° | 92% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 75° | 88% · 0,7 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 76° | 73% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 75° | 61% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 79° | 65% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 81° | 57% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 80° | 45% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 79° | 29% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 81° | 16% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 82° | 20% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 81° | 24% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 79° | 10% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 81° | 7% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
Climate in Senegal month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 68° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 82° | 68° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 75° | 66° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 79° | 68° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 80° | 71° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 83° | 74° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 85° | 78° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 86° | 79° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 79° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 88° | 79° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 88° | 77° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 83° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Senegal
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
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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 79°F (26°C) with thunderstorm. Humidity is 90% 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 7:16 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
