About Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country of mainland West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds the Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of the Gambia River, which separates Senegal's southern region of Casamance from the rest of the country. It also shares a maritime border with Cape Verde. The capital and largest city of Senegal is Dakar.
Climate in Dakar
Warmest October, coolest April, driest January, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December.
Monthly climate normals for Dakar, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 23°C | 20.9°C | 0mm | 313h |
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| February | 24°C | 22.2°C | 0mm | 308h |
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| March | 21.8°C | 20.5°C | 0mm | 343h |
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| April | 20.7°C | 19.7°C | 0mm | 345h |
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| May | 21.5°C | 20.7°C | 0mm | 360h |
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| June | 24.8°C | 24°C | 0mm | 335h |
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| July | 26.9°C | 25.7°C | 52mm | 280h |
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| August | 27.7°C | 26.7°C | 96mm | 315h |
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| September | 27.9°C | 26.6°C | 171mm | 288h |
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| October | 28.8°C | 27.6°C | 13mm | 327h |
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| November | 28.6°C | 26.9°C | 0mm | 296h |
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| December | 24.3°C | 23.2°C | 0mm | 310h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
Senegal is a country in West Africa. Formerly a French colony, it is the westernmost country in the Old World.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Bassari Country
- Diorom Boumak
- Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
- Gorée
- Island of Saint-Louis
- Niokolo-Koba National Park
- Saloum Delta
- Stone Circles of Senegambia
Upcoming public holidays
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