The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Senegal. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (6.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
January ranks 5 out of 12 months in Senegal.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
-1°
Daylight
11.2h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 125
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Senegal is March (6.1/10), 0.6 pt higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Senegal
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyFranc CFA (CFA)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 41°C
❄️Coolest monthAugust · 32°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 32%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Senegal ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SenegalTropical climate with a 6.1 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
14.50°N · 14.45°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Senegal?
March is the best month with 39.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 8.9h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Senegal get in March?
Senegal averages 8.9 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Senegal?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Senegal in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 39.0°C.
Is Senegal good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Senegal scores 4.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 6.1/10.
When should you avoid Senegal?
November is the most difficult month to visit Senegal, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Senegal in January?
The average UV index reaches 6 in January in Senegal (high), with about 11.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.