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 high30°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall27 mm / 1.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight11.8 h
Wind17 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.

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