February weather forecast
Senegal

February continues the trend of the dry season in Senegal, providing tourists and locals alike with pleasant weather conditions. Generally, temperatures range from 19°C (66.2°F) in the cooler hours of morning and evening, to about 26°C (78.8°F) during the peak of the day. Similar to January, Dakar experiences these conditions, making urban exploration and beach visits a delightful experience.

Compared to the slightly cooler January, February sees a subtle increase in both daytime and nighttime temperatures. Nevertheless, the weather remains comfortably warm and dry. Rainfall in February is almost negligible, maintaining the pattern of the dry season. This dry spell is a marked contrast to the rainy season that typically starts in June.

February does not hold any extremes in terms of being the hottest, coldest, or rainiest month of the year in Senegal. It stands as a month of consistent and enjoyable weather, perfect for outdoor activities and travel.

Saint-Louis, with its captivating blend of history and culture, continues to enjoy similar weather conditions in February, making it an ideal destination for tourists. Likewise, in the Casamance region, the weather remains slightly warmer, with temperatures varying between 21°C (69.8°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). Despite the warmer conditions, the lack of rainfall and relatively low humidity ensure a comfortable environment for visitors exploring the region's rich natural and cultural attractions.

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• Dakar - February »
  As Dakar welcomes February, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a pleasant 22.7°C (72.9°F), showing little deviation from January's 24°C (75.2°F). On the last day of February, in Dakar, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.
• Touba - February »
  Touba, Senegal, registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F) at the commencement of February, closely related to the preceding month. In Touba rain does not fall in January, February, May and December.
• Thies - February »
  On the last day of February, in Thies, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:15 GMT. When are sunrise and sunset in February in Thies?
• Ziguinchor - February »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Ziguinchor is February, with an average sea temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F). The month with the coldest seawater in Ziguinchor is February, with an average sea temperature of 22.6°C (72.7°F).
• Rufisque - February »
  On the first day of February in Rufisque, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 19:07. Welcoming February, Rufisque notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F), nearly consistent with January's 28.3°C (82.9°F).
• Louga - February »
  On the first day of February in Louga, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 19:02. January, February, May and December are months without rainfall in Louga, Senegal.
• Tambacounda - February »
  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 months with the lowest UV index in Tambacounda are January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Kolda - February »
  On the first day of February in Kolda, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 19:00. Moving into February, Kolda's weather remains steady, with minor upward trends compared to January.
• Diourbel - February »
  February's arrival in Diourbel registers an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.3°C (99.1°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. On the first day of February in Diourbel, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:03.
• Sedhiou - February »
  On the last day of February, in Sedhiou, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 19:11 GMT. In February, Sedhiou notes an average high-temperature of a still very hot 38.2°C (100.8°F), hardly different from the preceding month.
• Kedougou - February »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 16%, are the least humid months in Kedougou, Senegal. On the first day of February in Kedougou, Senegal, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:50.