Senegal, SenegalQuick decision
When to visit Senegal?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–34°C in January
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
February (0%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Niokolo-Koba ParkDecember–April — savanna, wildlife and hiking.
Atlantic BeachesNovember–May — Saly, Cap Skirring and the Petite Côte.
Sine-SaloumNovember–April — mangrove pirogue trips, migratory birds.
Culture & MusicYear-round — Saint-Louis, jazz festival.
FamilyNovember–March — safe beaches, wildlife reserves and hospitality.
Monthly climate data
Senegal weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 19°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 February | 21°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 23°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 25°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 40°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 26°C | 38°C | 11% | 0.7 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 34°C | 38% | 3.8 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 32°C | 58% | 5.6 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 32°C | 48% | 4.7 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🥵 October | 25°C | 36°C | 15% | 1.1 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 November | 22°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 20°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 40°C, 1% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 35°C, 36% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 35°C, 21% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 35°C, 0% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 0% rainy days and 34°C.
February is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 34°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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