Senegal
Dakar cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Dakar in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 86°Fwarmest average high (November)
- 71°Fcoolest average high (March)
- 0%fewest rain days (February)
- 46%most rain days (September)
Weather in Dakar right now
Weather in Dakar by month
Average highs run from 71°F (22°C) in March to 86°F (30°C) in November. Rain falls on the fewest days in February and the most in September. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 / 71°F26 / 22°C | 3% | 16 mph26 km/h | 72°F22°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 75 / 69°F24 / 20°C | 0% | 19 mph31 km/h | 66°F19°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 71 / 66°F22 / 19°C | 0% | 20 mph32 km/h | 64°F18°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 73 / 68°F23 / 20°C | 0% | 20 mph32 km/h | 66°F19°C | 6 ft (1.7 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| May | 76 / 72°F24 / 22°C | 1% | 18 mph29 km/h | 72°F22°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 79 / 76°F26 / 25°C | 5% | 15 mph24 km/h | 79°F26°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| July | 82 / 79°F28 / 26°C | 23% | 15 mph24 km/h | 83°F28°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| August | 83 / 80°F28 / 27°C | 45% | 15 mph25 km/h | 84°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| September | 84 / 80°F29 / 27°C | 46% | 13 mph22 km/h | 85°F29°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 85 / 82°F30 / 28°C | 13% | 13 mph22 km/h | 85°F29°C | 5 ft (1.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 86 / 79°F30 / 26°C | 2% | 15 mph24 km/h | 82°F28°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| December | 81 / 73°F27 / 23°C | 3% | 16 mph26 km/h | 76°F25°C | 5 ft (1.5 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Dakar
3 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 12027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
| Sat, May 12027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
| Sun, May 22027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
Ships that visit Dakar
Nearby cruise ports
- BanjulGambia
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- MindeloSão Vicente Municipality, Cabo Verde
- Porto NovoSanto Antão, Cape Verde
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.