Live from Dakar • Updated 2 min ago

DAKAR WEATHER LIKE YOU'VE NEVER FELT IT

The most precise hyperlocal forecast for the Cap-Vert peninsula. Sun, harmattan dust, rainy bursts, Atlantic swell and air quality — street by street, beach by beach. Made for locals, surfers, travelers and dreamers.

See 7-day forecast →Why we love Dakar

27°C
Now in Plateau

24°C
Sea at Ngor

42%
Humidity

18km/h
Alizé wind

DAKAR • SENEGAL

27° ☀

Sunny with Atlantic breeze • Feels 29°

06:12Sunrise

19:28Sunset

9 UVVery high

58 AQIModerate

1015hPa

12kmVisibility

1.2mSwell

0%Rain

✓ Perfect for: Ngor surf, Gorée ferry, Plateau walk, Teranga sunset at Corniche.

☀ DAKAR 27° • NGOR SEA 24° • HARMATTAN LOW • ALIZÉ 18 KM/H • UV 9 • GORÉE FERRY ON TIME • SURF 1.2M • ☀ DAKAR 27° • NGOR SEA 24° • HARMATTAN LOW • ALIZÉ 18 KM/H • UV 9 • GORÉE FERRY ON TIME • SURF 1.2M •

01 — ABOUT US

We breathe Dakar.
We forecast Dakar.

Climate guide

WEATHERDAKAR.COM — SINCE 2016

WeatherDakar is an independent weather observatory born on the Corniche. We mix official models, Atlantic buoys, airport METARs and street sensors from Ouakam to Bargny to give you the truest Dakar forecast.

Dakar is not just “hot”. It’s alizés in January, harmattan dust in February, mango rains in August, and that golden October light photographers chase. We explain it, hour by hour, in plain English — no jargon, just what to wear, when to surf, when to sail to Gorée.

14
SENSORS IN CITY

365
DAYS / YEAR LIVE

120K
READERS / MONTH

✔ Hourly forecast for 12 Dakar districts
✔ Sea, surf, fishing & ferry alerts
✔ Harmattan dust + air quality index
✔ Best-time-to-visit planner

02 — 7-DAY FORECAST

Next 7 days in Dakar

Dry season • Alizé regime • No rain expected

TODAY

☀

27°

19° night

Wind 18km/h

WED

☀

28°

20° night

Wind 20km/h

THU

🌤

28°

20° night

Wind 22km/h

FRI

🌤

27°

19° night

Dust low

SAT

☀

29°

21° night

Surf 1.4m

SUN

☀

29°

21° night

UV 10

MON

🌬

26°

18° night

Harmattan

Air quality

Harmattan watch: dust stays low this week

AQI 45-65 moderate. Mornings hazy in Pikine & Guédiawaye, clear by noon on Corniche. Sensitive? Wear mask 7-10am.

Sea & surf

Atlantic: 24°C, swell 1.2m, perfect Ngor

Best surf 7-11am at Ouakam & Almadies. Gorée ferry: calm sea, all crossings maintained. Fishing: excellent dorade bite.

What to wear

Linen days, light jacket nights

Day 27-29°C t-shirt + sunglasses + SPF50. Evening 19-20°C with ocean wind — take a light sweater for Corniche dinners.

03 — CLIMATE GUIDE

Dakar climate in one look

Sahelian-Atlantic climate: 300+ sunny days. Two seasons — dry (Nov-May, alizé + harmattan) and wet (Jun-Oct, short storms + lush green). Ocean keeps extremes away.

Month	Day	Night	Sea	Rain	Vibe
Jan	25°C ☀	17°C	21°C	0 days	Perfect alizé, surf season
Apr	27°C ☀	19°C	22°C	0 days	Dry, dusty harmattan ends
Aug	30°C 🌧	25°C	28°C	9 days	Mango rains, green city
Oct	31°C ☀	24°C	28°C	3 days	Hottest, golden light
Dec	26°C ☀	18°C	23°C	0 days	Best time to visit

04 — DISTRICTS

Micro-climates of Dakar

Plateau • 27°C

Downtown wind tunnel

2° cooler than suburbs thanks to sea wind between high buildings. Best for midday walks, shaded markets.

Almadies • 26°C

Surf & sunset capital

Windiest point of Africa. Stronger swell, cooler evenings. Surfers, kite, seafood at sunset.

Ngor / Yoff • 28°C

Beach heat pocket

Warmest sand, calmest water. Go before 11am for glassy sea, after 17pm for golden hour swim.

05 — JOURNAL

Latest Dakar weather news

Storms, seasons, sea, city life — updated daily.

Ask a question

Fresh reports from the Corniche are on the way. Check back at sunrise — Dakar wakes up early.

Understanding harmattan in Dakar

Why February skies turn milky and how to protect your lungs.

Rainy season survival guide

August storms are short but intense — where water rises first.

Best surf spots by wind

Ouakam when alizé blows, Ngor when it drops.

06 — FAQ

Questions? Dakar answers.

☀ When is the best time to visit Dakar?

November to April: 24-28°C, no rain, cool alizé wind, perfect sea 22-24°C. December-February is peak — book early. Avoid late September-October if you hate heat (31-32°C).

🌧 When is rainy season (hivernage)?

Late June to early October, peak in August (80-150mm). Rains come as evening thunderstorms 1-2h, then sun. Streets in Pikine and Parcelles can flood — check our alerts.

🌬 What is harmattan?

Dry Saharan wind Dec-March bringing dust and 30°C+ days with cool nights. Visibility drops, lips crack. Drink water, use shea butter, wear sunglasses.

🌊 What is sea temperature?

21°C in February to 29°C in September. Year-round swimmable. Surfers wear rashguard in winter, nothing in summer.

🧳 What to pack?

SPF50, hat, linen, swimsuit, light sweater for evenings, waterproof sandals for rainy season, mask for dusty days.