Dakar in August
The weather in August
In August, Dakar averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — warm weather by day. Expect around 171 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Dakar. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and May instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 19:34 local time, giving 12 h 37 min of daylight. Days shorten by 21 minutes over the month.
Why 49/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 71/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Dakar this month
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Dakar in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Dakar?
August scores 49/100 for Dakar, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 25 wet days.
How warm is Dakar in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Dakar in August?
Dakar receives about 171 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 25 days.
Can you swim in Dakar in August?
The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.