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commune of SenegalRufisque, Dakar

Rufisque

Tentative World Heritage Site
Typecommune of Senegal
Built–
Best monthsJan · Apr–Mayweather in Rufisque
14.71° N, 17.27° WUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goRufisque · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
Best timeJan · Apr–May
October: high / low30° / 26°
iAbout

Rufisque in brief

Rufisque is a commune of senegal in Rufisque, Dakar, Senegal.

It holds the designation Tentative World Heritage Site.

For a visit, the weather in Rufisque is best in January, April and May; in October afternoons average 30°.

Rufisque: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
commune of Senegal
Designation
Tentative World Heritage Site
Nearest town
Rufisque
Region
Dakar
Coordinates
14.71403, -17.27231
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Rufisque

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best Jan · Apr–May
Around here

Rufisque and around

Rufisque
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Rufisque

Dakar · Senegal
Jan · Apr–Maybest months
29°July high
5 maltitude
Rufisque

Nature

Îles des Madeleines National Park
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22 km W

Îles des Madeleines National Park

National park
Îles des Madeleines National Park
Gorée
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14 km W

Gorée

Island
Gorée
Magdalen Islands
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22 km W

Magdalen Islands

Island
Magdalen Islands

Mountains

Deux Mamelles
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25 km W

Deux Mamelles

105 m
Deux Mamelles

Heritage

House of Slaves
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14 km W

House of Slaves

Heritage of Portuguese Influence · 1776
House of Slaves
Lake Retba
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14 km N

Lake Retba

Tentative World Heritage Site
Lake Retba
Historical Museum of Senegal
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14 km W

Historical Museum of Senegal

Heritage of Portuguese Influence
Historical Museum of Senegal

Museums

Musée de la Mer
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15 km W

Musée de la Mer

Musée de la Mer