Visit Dakar in August? Score 7.6/10 [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

79°F – 84°F

🌧 Rainy days

49% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.6h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 49%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.6h/d

Our take: August in Dakar is wonderfully warm with temperatures hovering around 26–29°C and a inviting 29°C sea perfect for swimmers. You'll experience frequent rain and limited sunshine, so pack layers and waterproofs if you prefer dry days—but if you love tropical storms and lush landscapes, this is your month. The occasional downpours won't dampen the vibrant energy of Dakar's streets and beaches.

By trip type

Dakar in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Dakar brings pleasant temperatures (29°F) and long sunny days (10.6h of sunshine). With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	68°F	81°F	1%	0.0in	10.7h	9.2/10
☀️ February	66°F	79°F	0%	0.0in	11.0h	9.1/10
🌤️ March	66°F	75°F	0%	0.0in	11.0h	8.8/10
🌤️ April	68°F	75°F	0%	0.0in	11.8h	8.9/10
☀️ May	70°F	77°F	0%	0.0in	11.7h	9.1/10
☀️ June	73°F	82°F	4%	0.0in	11.5h	9.4/10
☀️ July	77°F	84°F	22%	0.0in	11.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ August	79°F	84°F	49%	0.2in	10.6h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	79°F	84°F	41%	0.1in	11.0h	7.8/10
☀️ October	79°F	88°F	9%	0.0in	10.7h	8.3/10
☀️ November	77°F	86°F	1%	0.0in	10.3h	8.7/10
☀️ December	72°F	82°F	2%	0.0in	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 August, Dakar averages 84°F, 49% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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