Dakar in January
9.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
22°CAvg high
21°CAvg low
0Rainy days (2 mm)
11:13 hDaylight
07:42Sunrise · 18:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (0.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 21°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| February | 21°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| March | 21°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| April | 21°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| May | 23°C | 22°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| June | 25°C | 24°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| July | 27°C | 26°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 124 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 28°C | 27°C | 82 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 28°C | 27°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| November | 27°C | 26°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| December | 25°C | 23°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dakar in January?
Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 21°C.
When is the best time to visit Dakar?
The best months are January, May, June, November.