Senegal Weather Forecast
Senegal weather: 90°F, mainly clear. 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 90°F (32°C) in Senegal with mainly clear. It feels like 97°F. Today runs from 80°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 4.9°F above the 85°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. photography is the strongest bet in Senegal today at 7.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Senegal right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:40 PM, Aug 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 80° | 59% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 81° | 96% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 81° | 18% | 13 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 81° | 42% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 78° | 63% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 76° | 71% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 78° | 16% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 82° | 2% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 80° | 7% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 80° | 74% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 79° | 76% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 83° | 27% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 88° / 82° | 10% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 82° | 18% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 82° | 44% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 81° | 31% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 9 |
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 | 85° | 78° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 78° | 4,3 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 90°F (32°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 12 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 3:40 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 August 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
