Senegal · SummerMonth summary
Senegal weather in June
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 38°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Senegal in June?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Not the best window: 11% rain risk and 11.4h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Senegal in June by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in June
🎯 Hot weather — prioritise morning activities and air-conditioned spaces in the afternoon In the height of summer, Senegal sees high temperatures (38°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 June, Senegal averages 38°C, 11% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
June vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Senegal in June
Is June a good time to visit Senegal?
June is an acceptable time for Senegal (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.5/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Senegal in June?
Temperatures reach 38°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 11.4h/day.
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