Question 1

Is Dakar safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Travelia rates Dakar, Senegal “safe”, following US State Department and UK FCDO travel advisories.

Question 2

What is the sea temperature in Dakar in July?

Accepted Answer

The sea off Dakar averages about 27°C in July.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Dakar is warmest in Sep and driest in Mar; mild (18–28°C) months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	22	22	22	22	23	25	27	27	28	28	26	23
Sea °C	21	20	19	20	22	25	27	28	28	28	27	24
Rain (days)	1	1	0	0	0	10	57	152	131	25	2	1

Dakar, Senegal

Climate by month