Dakar weather in September
September in Dakar: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Dakar · #533 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 57/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dakar climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 128 mm / 5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dakar in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Dakar?
- September in Dakar: sweltering, rainy, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (57/100).
- What is the weather like in Dakar in September?
- In September, Dakar averages a daily high of 29.3°C and a low of 26.2°C, with about 128 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dakar in September?
- Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in September.