Senegal Weather Forecast
Senegal weather: 85°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Senegal
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 28 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,1 in, 0,1 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Senegal
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 81° | 64% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 81° | 10% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 83° | 0% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 83° | 0% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 94° / 81° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 81° | 0% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 81° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 81° | 0% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 81° | 4% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 82° | 6% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 91° / 79° | 2% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 79° | 2% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 79° | 2% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 80° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 78° | 2% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 80° | 3% | 19 mph | 7 |
What this means for Senegal
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 85°F is 3.2°F below the 88°F 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 June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 46°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 85°F (29°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 70% and wind is 10 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 12:00 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 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
