Dakar in December: weather, rain (2%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in December

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

72°F – 82°F

🌧 Rainy days

2% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in December?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 2%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: December in Dakar is absolutely fantastic – you're looking at warm, dry days averaging 22–28°C with barely any rain and over 10 hours of sunshine daily. The sea hits a pleasant 26°C, perfect for swimming or beach time. This is ideal if you love warm weather, want guaranteed dry conditions, and prefer traveling when rainfall isn't a concern.

By trip type

Dakar in December by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Dakar enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Dakar.

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Annual table

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 December, Dakar averages 82°F, 2% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.2/10. See methodology →

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