Dakar in October: weather, rain (9%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

26°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

9% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.7h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 9%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: October is genuinely one of Dakar's best months—you'll enjoy warm, sunny days (26–31°C) with minimal rain and a refreshing Atlantic breeze. The sea's at a lovely 29°C, perfect for swimming. This is ideal for travelers who love heat and sunshine but want to avoid the rainy season's hassle, and it works beautifully if you're planning beach time or exploring the city comfortably.

By trip type

Dakar in October by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in October

🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — October is peak swimming season in Dakar Autumn in Dakar is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	20°C	27°C	1%	0.1	10.7h	9.2/10
☀️ February	19°C	26°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	9.1/10
🌤️ March	19°C	24°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	8.8/10
🌤️ April	20°C	24°C	0%	0.0	11.8h	8.9/10
☀️ May	21°C	25°C	0%	0.0	11.7h	9.1/10
☀️ June	23°C	28°C	4%	0.2	11.5h	9.4/10
☀️ July	25°C	29°C	22%	1.2	11.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ August	26°C	29°C	49%	4.3	10.6h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	26°C	29°C	41%	3.7	11.0h	7.8/10
☀️ October	26°C	31°C	9%	0.5	10.7h	8.3/10
☀️ November	25°C	30°C	1%	0.1	10.3h	8.7/10
☀️ December	22°C	28°C	2%	0.0	10.1h	9.2/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Dakar averages 31°C, 9% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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