Dakar weather in February

February in Dakar: warm, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Dakar · #104 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dakar climate normals — February

Daytime high27°C / 80°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity60%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Air quality (US AQI)107😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Dakar in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Dakar?
February in Dakar: warm, dry, with poor air quality — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Dakar in February?
In February, Dakar averages a daily high of 26.5°C and a low of 20.2°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dakar in February?
Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 107 in February.

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