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Weather in Dakar - 14-day forecast
Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days
What will the week bring? Dakar
3 November Dakar: the high will be about 29°C and the low 27°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.2 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 29°C.
29°C
maximum on Tue 3 Nov
Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison
Weather forecast compared with previous years
Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
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Tuesday 3 November
Daily high29°CUsually 28-30°C
Daily low27°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total0.2 mmTrace rainfall
Maximum wind speed22 km/hForecast wind speed
Within the usual range. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. Less than 1 mm of rain is forecast for the day.
Full day-by-day forecast - table
| Date | Max. / min. | Rain | Typical daily high | Max. wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 29° / 27° | 0.2 mm | 28-30°C | 22 km/h |
| Wednesday 4 November | 29° / 27° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 22 km/h |
| Thursday 5 November | 29° / 27° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 27 km/h |
| Friday 6 November | 30° / 27° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 25 km/h |
| Saturday 7 November | 32° / 28° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 19 km/h |
| Sunday 8 November | 34° / 28° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 20 km/h |
| Monday 9 November | 28° / 27° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 24 km/h |
| Tuesday 10 November | 27° / 27° | 0 mm | 28-30°C | 24 km/h |
| Wednesday 11 November | 27° / 27° | 0 mm | 27-30°C | 24 km/h |
| Thursday 12 November | 27° / 26° | 0 mm | 27-30°C | 29 km/h |
| Friday 13 November | 27° / 26° | 0 mm | 27-30°C | 33 km/h |
| Saturday 14 November | 27° / 27° | 0 mm | 27-30°C | 32 km/h |
| Sunday 15 November | 27° / 27° | 0 mm | 27-30°C | 28 km/h |
| Monday 16 November | 27° / 26° | 0 mm | 27-30°C | 31 km/h |
What stands out this week?
Temperature changes
Drop of 6°CFrom 8 November to 9 November. This is the day-to-day change in the forecast high.
Will it rain?
No days with rain ≥1 mm7-day total: 0.2 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-2 mm.
This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.
Weather history 1981-2025
NASA POWERThe same week in previous years
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 1993 (27°C) and the warmest was 2001 (31°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 93% of historical years.
How do we compare the forecast with history?
The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.
NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.
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What weather is typical in the following weeks?
For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.
Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov28°C / 25°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec26°C / 23°Cusual daily high / low
Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.
Downloadable forecast graphic
Detailed weather forecast for Dakar, Senegal: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
UV index in Dakar - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Dakar is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.
Sea temperature - Dakar
Water today
29°C
Week avg
29°C
Waves today
1.5 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
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 good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 21.8 µg/m³, PM10: 34.1 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 21.8 | 34.1 | good |
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 02:00.
Dakar weather through the year
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 25°C | 19°C | 2% |
| February ★ | 24°C | 18°C | 2% |
| March ★ | 25°C | 18°C | 0% |
| April ★ | 25°C | 19°C | 0% |
| May ★ | 26°C | 21°C | 1% |
| June | 29°C | 24°C | 4% |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 24% |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 55% |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 45% |
| October | 31°C | 26°C | 15% |
| November ★ | 30°C | 24°C | 3% |
| December ★ | 27°C | 21°C | 2% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.
Nearby and related places
Weather and travel dates: Dakar
Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.
Warmest months
September · October
Average daytime temperature: 31°C
Coolest months
February
Average daytime temperature: 24°C
Lowest share of days with precipitation
March · April
Share of days with precipitation: 0%
Before you travel
Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.
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FAQ - Dakar weather
What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?
3 November Dakar: the high will be about 29°C and the low 27°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.2 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 29°C.
Will it rain in the coming days?
7-day total: 0.2 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-2 mm.
What does the typical range on the chart mean?
It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.
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