Weather in Dakar, Senegal in October
In an average October, Dakar sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 28°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 28°C |
| Typical low range | 27°C to 28°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
33°C
2017-10-23
Lowest
26°C
1994-10-30
Low
Highest
30°C
2025-10-10
Lowest
24°C
1992-10-26
Feels-like
Highest
43°C
2017-10-23
Lowest
26°C
1994-10-30
Humidity
Highest
24.8 g/m³
2010-10-05
Lowest
15.8 g/m³
1992-10-24
Wind
Highest
46 km/h
1991-10-08
Lowest
6 km/h
2013-10-27
Precip
Wettest
130 mm
2015
Driest
6 mm
1988
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