December weather forecast
Senegal

December in Senegal is characterized by the full onset of the dry season, with minimal rainfall and abundant sunshine. Average temperatures during this month fluctuate from a comfortable 20°C (68°F) during the cooler periods of the day to 28°C (82.4°F) during the day's peak. Dakar, being the capital and most populous city, experiences these conditions, making it an attractive destination for sun-seeking tourists.

Compared to November, December witnesses a further reduction in rainfall, cementing the arrival of the dry season. The contrast to the earlier months, characterized by heavy rainfall and high humidity, is striking. However, despite the lower precipitation levels, temperatures remain relatively constant, providing a comfortable climate.

While December does not register any extreme weather records in Senegal, it does represent a significant phase in the country's climatic calendar. With the dry season fully established, this period is marked by clear skies, sunny days, and dry landscapes.

Saint-Louis, in the northern part of the country, experiences similar weather conditions with decreasing humidity and almost no rainfall. The Casamance region, on the other hand, continues to experience slightly warmer conditions, with temperatures generally oscillating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). Despite the cessation of the rainy season, the region retains its lushness, providing a captivating setting for visitors.

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• Dakar - December »
  January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Dakar, Senegal. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Dakar.
• Touba - December »
  The advent of December in Touba brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. The month with the shortest days in Touba is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Thies - December »
  In Thies rain does not fall in January through March and December. With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Thies.
• Ziguinchor - December »
  With an average maximum UV index of 9, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Ziguinchor. December has the shortest days of the year in Ziguinchor, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Rufisque - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Rufisque are January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through April and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Rufisque.
• Louga - December »
  With an average maximum UV index of 6, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Louga, Senegal. December temperatures in Louga vary between a high-temperature of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and a low-temperature of 20.2°C (68.4°F).
• Tambacounda - December »
  January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Tambacounda, Senegal. The progression from December to January sees a marginal drop in temperature and a further decrease in rainfall, completing the annual weather cycle in Tambacounda, Senegal.
• Kolda - December »
  Transitioning into December, Kolda experiences an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.9°C (96.6°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. On the last day of December, in Kolda sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.
• Diourbel - December »
  January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Diourbel, Senegal. In Diourbel, rain does not fall in January, February and December.
• Sedhiou - December »
  On the last day of December, in Sedhiou, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:47 GMT. December has the shortest days of the year in Sedhiou, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Kedougou - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Kedougou is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. December has the shortest days of the year in Kedougou, Senegal, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.