SeasonMapBest time to visit Senegal
The best time to visit Senegal is January to March, when its 2 destinations average 87/100 for climate comfort — September is the weakest month, at 61/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Senegal destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Senegal climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 28.7°C | 0 mm | Dakar 89 |
| February | 87 | 28°C | 0 mm | Dakar 91 |
| March | 87 | 27.6°C | 0 mm | Dakar 90 |
| April | 85 | 28.2°C | 0 mm | Dakar 88 |
| May | 81 | 28.1°C | 0 mm | Dakar 83 |
| June | 76 | 29.7°C | 3 mm | Dakar 76 |
| July | 70 | 30.8°C | 23 mm | Dakar 70 |
| August | 61 | 31.3°C | 111 mm | Saint-Louis 64 |
| September | 61 | 31.7°C | 92 mm | Saint-Louis 62 |
| October | 65 | 33°C | 12 mm | Dakar 67 |
| November | 72 | 32.4°C | 1 mm | Dakar 74 |
| December | 81 | 30°C | 1 mm | Dakar 82 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Senegal destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Senegal month by month
All 2 destinations in Senegal
Senegal — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Senegal?
- January to March. Across Senegal's 2 destinations, January averages 87/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 28.7°C and 0 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Senegal?
- September, averaging 61/100 — mean highs of 31.7°C and 92 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Senegal?
- October, with mean daily highs of 33°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Senegal?
- August, averaging 111 mm of rain.