Dakar weather in January
January in Dakar: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Dakar · #78 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dakar climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 56% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 90 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dakar in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Dakar?
- January in Dakar: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Dakar in January?
- In January, Dakar averages a daily high of 27.1°C and a low of 20.6°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dakar in January?
- Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 90 in January.