Weather in Dakar - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Dakar, Senegal: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Dakar

today☀️ 28°💧 0.1 mm

Sun🌤️ 28°💧 0.2 mm

Mon☁️ 28°💧 16.5 mm

Tue🌧️ 28°💧 0.6 mm

Wed🌧️ 28°💧 9.3 mm

Thu☁️ 28°💧 7.4 mm

Fri☁️ 27°💧 0.3 mm

Sat🌤️ 27°💧 0.5 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Friday 11 Sept in Dakar, the forecast high is 27°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 27°C to 29°C, so it will be cooler than usual. It is cooler than 78% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–28°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

Sunday 6 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–28°C

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–28°C

night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–28°C

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

Wednesday 9 Sept

28°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–28°C

cooler than 73% of similar days

night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

Thursday 10 Sept

28°Cnear normal

usually 27°C–28°C

night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

27°Ccooler than usual

usually 27°C–29°C

cooler than 78% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (27°C) and the warmest was 2023 (29°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Dakar

Dakar - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Dakar 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

27°

around 27° at night · days with rain: 4

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

31°

around 25° at night · rain chance 45%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

31°

around 26° at night · rain chance 15%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Dakar: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 27° by day and 27° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 31° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Dakar

Saturday5 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:19 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 86% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 1%

Sunday6 September 2026

🌤️28°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:18 · night 27° · evening 28° · rain 0.24 mm · humidity 83% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 49%

Monday7 September 2026

☁️28°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:18 · night 27° · evening 28° · rain 16.5 mm · humidity 81% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 97%

Tuesday8 September 2026

🌧️28°light rain

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:17 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.56 mm · humidity 81% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 92%

Wednesday9 September 2026

🌧️28°moderate rain

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:16 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 9.29 mm · humidity 87% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 46%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️28°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:15 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 7.41 mm · humidity 74% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

Friday11 September 2026

☁️27°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:15 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 84% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 96%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌤️27°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:14 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 0.54 mm · humidity 78% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 48%

Sunday13 September 2026

🌤️27°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:13 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 76% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 45%

Monday14 September 2026

🌤️27°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:12 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 75% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 37%

Tuesday15 September 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:11 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 4.71 mm · humidity 77% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday16 September 2026

🌧️27°light rain

sunrise 06:58 · sunset 19:11 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.51 mm · humidity 81% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 60%

Thursday17 September 2026

🌤️28°scattered clouds

sunrise 06:59 · sunset 19:10 · night 28° · evening 28° · humidity 80% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 45%

Friday18 September 2026

☁️28°broken clouds

sunrise 06:59 · sunset 19:09 · night 28° · evening 28° · humidity 77% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 72%

Saturday19 September 2026

☀️28°clear sky

sunrise 06:59 · sunset 19:08 · night 28° · evening 28° · humidity 82% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 9%

Sunday20 September 2026

☁️28°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:59 · sunset 19:08 · night 27° · evening 27° · humidity 83% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Dakar - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Dakar is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - Dakar

Water today

30°C

Week avg

31°C

Waves today

1.1 m

How's the water?

very warm

16-day sea temperature forecast:

5.09 30°C6.09 30°C7.09 30°C8.09 31°C9.09 31°C10.09 31°C11.09 30°C12.09 30°C13.09 30°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 23°CFeb 19°CMar 18°CApr 19°CMay 23°CJun 26°CJul 29°CAug 29°CSep 29°COct 30°CNov 28°CDec 25°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Dakar

Air quality in Dakar is currently moderate. Fine particulate PM2.5: 40.6 µg/m³, PM10: 112.2 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Dakar	40.6	112.2	moderate

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 01:00).

Dakar weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

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FAQ - Dakar weather

What is the weather like in Dakar today?

Today it is about 28° during the day and 28° at night, clear sky.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Dakar?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.