Dakar weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Dakar: highs of 24°C (75°F) and about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (68°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and drier; February brings highs of 22°C (72°F) and 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dakar, the largest city in Dakar. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Dakar?
best month Weather score 88/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Dakar.
Does it rain a lot in Dakar in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 11 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Dakar in January?
Days average 24°C (75°F) and nights 20°C (68°F).
Dakar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | 53% | best |
| February | 22°C (72°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm | 59% | best |
| March | 22°C (71°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 mm | 51% | best |
| April | 21°C (71°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 6 mm | 53% | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 54% | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 14 mm | 66% | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | 74% | fair |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 191 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 170 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 49 mm | 50% | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | 53% | best |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 55% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dakar in January
Weather can differ a lot within Dakar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Pikine | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Guédiawaye | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Rufisque | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Rufisque est | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Yoff | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Bargny | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Bargny Guèdj | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Bargny Ngoude | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Diamniadio | 30°C (87°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 5 mm | best |
| Sébikhotane | 30°C (87°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 5 mm | best |
| Niakoul Rab | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 11 mm | best |