Dakar in September: weather, rain (41%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

26°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

41% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 29°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 41%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: September in Dakar is warm and tropical—perfect if you love heat and don't mind occasional downpours. You'll get solid sunshine daily (11 hours), though rain hits about 40% of days, so pack light, quick-dry gear. The sea's bathwater-warm at 29°C, making it ideal for swimmers who thrive in humid, lively weather.

By trip type

Dakar in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Dakar is often underrated: 29°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 September, Dakar averages 29°C, 41% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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