Weather forecast for todayDakar, Gabon

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 14:46 WAT

  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Dewpoint: 25°C
  • Pressure: 1010.16mbar
  • Visibility: 14.48km
  • UV index: 5
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At the moment, a thick blanket of clouds is reducing brightness throughout the day.
Rainfall is insignificant.
The temperature is a tropical 30°C, the felt air temperature, which adjusts the air temperature based on humidity, registers as appraised at a sizzling 36°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum predicted 31°C for today.

Saturday 17. Oct 2026

  • 31°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 90%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • UV index: 8
  • Sunrise: 06:01 WAT
  • Sunset: 18:09 WAT
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Today, unstable weather may lead to more thunderstorms.
Minimal precipitation is forecasted. A temperature range of a hot 31°C to a moderately hot 24°C is predicted.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is estimated at a blistering 41°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today's peak temperature is forecasted to align with October's common high of 30.1°C.
Sunrise was at 06:01 and sunset will be at 18:09; the daylight will last for 12h and 8min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 15h - 16h 36°C.
Coldest hour: 0h 29°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 15h 87%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 15h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 87%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 208°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSW 216°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 17h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSW 220°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 18h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 18:09
  • 19h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 13%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hSW 216°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 214°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 37%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 40%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 203°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 0h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSSW 200°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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For the remainder of Saturday, a combination of cloudy, lightning-active and showery weather is anticipated.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rain is forecasted at 15h, 22h and 23h.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 26°C and the highest temperature of 30°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 36°C and a minimum of 30°C. The hottest part of the day will be at 15h and 16h.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average high of 30.1°C in October. The lowest temperature today will be also close to October's average minimum.
The coldest months in Dakar are June and October, with an average high-temperature of 30.1°C.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:46:54 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Momentarily, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

At 14:46 WAT, the temperature is 30°C. Feels-like temperature is 36°C.

Today, expect isolated thunderstorms in the area.

There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.

Today, the highest temperature will be 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is appraised at 41°C.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be also in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Dakar, sunrise was at 06:01 and sunset will be at 18:09 (WAT).

In Dakar, today, there will be 12h and 8min of daylight.