Visit Dakar in October? Score 8.3/10 [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

79°F – 88°F

🌧 Rainy days

9% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.7h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 9%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.7h/d

Our take: October is genuinely one of Dakar's best months—you'll enjoy warm, sunny days (26–31°C) with minimal rain and a refreshing Atlantic breeze. The sea's at a lovely 29°C, perfect for swimming. This is ideal for travelers who love heat and sunshine but want to avoid the rainy season's hassle, and it works beautifully if you're planning beach time or exploring the city comfortably.

By trip type

Dakar in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Dakar is often underrated: 31°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 October, Dakar averages 88°F, 9% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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