Dakar in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dakar in august 2025
The weather in Dakar in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
22%
18%
12%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
33%
14%
10%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
30%
17%
10%
Weather at 3am
81°F
38%
19%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dakar in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dakar in august.
The climate of Dakar in august is good
The climate in august in Dakar is wet (with 6.8in of precipitation over 7 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate quite nice in this location august. The thermometer averaged maximum of 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Dakar is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Dakar in august with a maximum record of 90°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2018. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.
In august in Dakar, the days on average last 12:38. Sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset is at 19:33.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dakar in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 80°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.55km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:55 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:33 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dakar in august 2024:
77°F to 81°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 83°F
81°F to 83°F
77°F to 81°F
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Map: other cities in Senegal in august
Cities near Dakar:
| Somone in august | good weather |
| Saly Portudal in august | good weather |
| M'bour in august | good weather |
| Joal Fadiouth in august | good weather |
| Lompoul in august | good weather |
| Saloum Delta National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Sokone in august | tolerable weather |
| Louga in august | good weather |
| Saint-Louis in august | good weather |
| Kafountine in august | tolerable weather |
| Ziguinchor in august | bad weather |
| Cap Skirring in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Dakar
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Weather data for Dakar in august:
Weather data for Dakar for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dakar. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dakar can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dakar.