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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another hot summer month in Dakar, Gabon, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average high of 31.9°C (89.4°F). The shift into January records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F), subtly varied from December's 31.5°C (88.7°F). Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the summer, February, is another hot month in Dakar, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 32.3°C (90.1°F) and 23.4°C (74.1°F). The shift into February records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), subtly varied from January's 31.9°C (89.4°F). Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the autumn in Dakar, is still a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 32.6°C (90.7°F). The warmest period is March, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F). The heat index value for March is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, like March, is another hot autumn month in Dakar, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F). Upon the beginning of April, Dakar's high-temperatures register at a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in Dakar, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F). Dakar sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the winter, June, is also a hot month in Dakar, Gabon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F). Dakar experiences its coldest period in June and October, averaging a high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F). The heat index value during June is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, is a hot winter month in Dakar, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F). The transition from June to July brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), barely different from June's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter in Dakar, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 22°C (71.6°F). Dakar's weather in August indicates an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), nearly consistent with the 30.2°C (86.4°F) of July. Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the spring in Dakar, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 22.2°C (72°F). Dakar logs a shift to a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F) as the average high temperature in September, the same as August. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Dakar, Gabon, is another tropical spring month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 30.1°C (86.2°F). During June and October, Dakar registers its lowest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.1°C (86.2°F). The heat index for October is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the spring in Dakar, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.5°C (86.9°F) and min 23°C (73.4°F). As November takes its course, Dakar's average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the summer in Dakar, is still a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low of 23°C (73.4°F). The transition into December notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 30.5°C (86.9°F) in November. Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it rain in Dakar?
Throughout the year, in Dakar, Gabon, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Dakar?
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What month has the most sunshine in Dakar?
The month with the most sunshine is February, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
What is the hottest time of year in Dakar?
Dakar, Gabon, reaches its average highest temperatures in March, measuring 32.6°C (90.7°F) at the peak and 23.3°C (73.9°F) at the lowest.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dakar?
The months with the lowest UV index in Dakar, Gabon, are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What time of the year is the coldest in Dakar?
Lowest temperatures in Dakar are observed in June and October, averaging a high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F).
What is the month with the shortest days in Dakar?
June has the shortest days of the year in Dakar, Gabon, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
What is the driest month in Dakar?
The month with the least rainfall in Dakar, Gabon, is July, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
What is the least humid month in Dakar?
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Dakar?
With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, September has the least sunshine of the year in Dakar.
What is the wettest month in Dakar?
The months with the most rainfall in Dakar are October and November, with an average 197mm (7.76") of precipitation.
What is the most humid month in Dakar?
November is the most humid month in Dakar, Gabon, with an average relative humidity of 89%.
When are the longest days in Dakar?
The month with the longest days in Dakar, Gabon, is December, with an average of 12h and 12min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Dakar?
Dakar does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). WAT timezone is used over the entire year.
Average temperature
Dakar, Gabon
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and October (30.1°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.8°C).
Average pressure
Dakar, Gabon
- Average pressure in January:
1011mbar - Average pressure in February:
1010.1mbar - Average pressure in March:
1010.1mbar - Average pressure in April:
1010.3mbar - Average pressure in May:
1011.4mbar - Average pressure in June:
1013.5mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1014.1mbar - Average pressure in August:
1013.8mbar - Average pressure in September:
1013mbar - Average pressure in October:
1011.5mbar - Average pressure in November:
1010.6mbar - Average pressure in December:
1010.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed
Dakar, Gabon
- Average wind speed in January:
4.4km/h - Average wind speed in February:
4.5km/h - Average wind speed in March:
4.3km/h - Average wind speed in April:
4.2km/h - Average wind speed in May:
4.2km/h - Average wind speed in June:
5.2km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
5.9km/h - Average wind speed in August:
6.6km/h - Average wind speed in September:
6km/h - Average wind speed in October:
5.1km/h - Average wind speed in November:
4.4km/h - Average wind speed in December:
4.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (6.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (4.2km/h).
Average humidity
Dakar, Gabon
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).
Average rainfall
Dakar, Gabon
- Average rainfall in January:
101mm - Average rainfall in February:
104mm - Average rainfall in March:
135mm - Average rainfall in April:
141mm - Average rainfall in May:
160mm - Average rainfall in June:
49mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (197mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (10mm).
Average rainfall days
Dakar, Gabon
- Average rainfall days in January:
25.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
23.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
27.6 days - Average rainfall days in April:
26.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
27.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
7.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
9.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
19.2 days - Average rainfall days in October:
28.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
27.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
26.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.5 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Dakar, Gabon
- Average daylight in January:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in February:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 1min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in October:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in December:
12h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in February:
7h and 5min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 4min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in May:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in June:
6h and 5min
- Average sunshine in July:
6h and 4min - Average sunshine in August:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in September:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 2min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 3min - Average sunshine in December:
7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days
Dakar, Gabon
- Average sunshine days in January:
4.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
4.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
2.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
2.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
14.1 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
19.9 days - Average sunshine days in August:
16.9 days - Average sunshine days in September:
7.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
2.2 days - Average sunshine days in December:
3.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2 days).
Average UV index
Dakar, Gabon
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Dakar, Gabon
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
Average visibility
Dakar, Gabon
The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (5km).
