Dakar weather in December
December in Dakar: warm, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Dakar · #145 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dakar climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 101 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dakar in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Dakar?
- December in Dakar: warm, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Dakar in December?
- In December, Dakar averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 22.2°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dakar in December?
- Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 101 in December.