Dakar weather in October
October in Dakar: sweltering, dry, with very humid — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Dakar · #507 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dakar climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 27 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dakar in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Dakar?
- October in Dakar: sweltering, dry, with very humid — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Dakar in October?
- In October, Dakar averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 26.3°C, with about 27.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dakar in October?
- Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in October.