Weather in Dakar, Senegal in January
In an average January, Dakar sees a daily high around 24°C and a low around 20°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 24°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 21°C to 27°C |
| Average low | 20°C |
| Typical low range | 18°C to 22°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 0 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2020-01-30
Lowest
18°C
1986-01-30
Low
Highest
24°C
2002-01-01
Lowest
16°C
2006-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
33°C
2024-01-22
Lowest
16°C
2006-01-19
Humidity
Highest
19.5 g/m³
2024-01-17
Lowest
8.8 g/m³
1986-01-20
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2004-01-07
Lowest
12 km/h
2024-01-16
Precip
Wettest
29 mm
2006
Driest
0 mm
2018
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