Weather in Dakar

BEST TIME TO VISIT Senegal

Northern Senegal (Dakar, Saint-Louis, Langue de Barbarie)
Best Time: November to May

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Northern Senegal has a dry season from November to May with warm temperatures and minimal rainfall, ideal for outdoor activities and exploring coastal regions. June to October is the wet season, with occasional heavy rains and high humidity.

Worst Time: The rainy season from June to September is marked by high humidity and downpours, making travel less comfortable.

Southern Senegal (Ziguinchor, Cap Skirring, Casamance)
Best Time: November to February

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Southern Senegal has a tropical climate with higher humidity. The best time to visit is from November to February, when the weather is drier and cooler. From June to September, heavy rains and thunderstorms are common, especially in the Casamance region.

Worst Time: The rainy season (June to September) brings heavy showers, making roads muddy and access to rural areas challenging.

Eastern Senegal (Tambacounda, Niokolo-Koba National Park)
Best Time: December to March

Month	Best Time	Average Time	Worst Time
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Climate: Eastern Senegal is hot and dry most of the year. The best time to visit is during the cooler dry season, from December to March. The wet season (June to October) brings heavy rains and makes safari experiences in Niokolo-Koba less ideal.

Worst Time: June to September, when temperatures rise and rains can make travel through the area difficult.

Key:

•  Green: Best time to visit.
•  Orange: Average time to visit, decent weather but with some drawbacks.
•  Red: Worst time to visit, due to extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or high heat.

These tables should help you plan your visit to Senegal, optimizing your travel experience depending on the region and time of year.