Dakar weather in August
August in Dakar: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Dakar · #492 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 59/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dakar climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 155 mm / 6.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dakar in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Dakar?
- August in Dakar: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
- What is the weather like in Dakar in August?
- In August, Dakar averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 154.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dakar in August?
- Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in August.