June weather forecast
Dakar, Gabon

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).

Temperature

Dakar experiences its coldest period in June and October, averaging a high-temperature of 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during June is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Dakar, the average relative humidity in June is 82%.

Rainfall

In Dakar, Gabon, during June, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 263 rainfall days, and 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Dakar is June, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of June, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:25 WAT.

Sunshine

In Dakar, Gabon, the average sunshine in June is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during June, leads to the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.