November weather forecastDakar, Gabon

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).

Temperature

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. Dakar records a mean low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) in November.

Heat index

November's average heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The most humid month in Dakar is November, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Dakar are October and November, with an average 197mm (7.76") of rainfall.

Daylight

In Dakar, the average length of the day in November is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of November, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in November in Dakar is 6.5h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during November translates into the following guidance:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.