Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Dakar with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dakar in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Dakar with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Dakar will be around 30°C, with nights close to 21°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Dakar is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 14 mm of precipitation, spread over 0 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 1% in December.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Dakar. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dakar in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
14 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
0 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Dakar?
December is a fantastic month to be in Dakar for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Dakar in December
With 40°C, Dakar hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Dakar
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Dakar, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Dakar
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Dakar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect it to stay dry all month in Dakar.
Daily UV Index in December in Dakar
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Dakar, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Dakar Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Dakar, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Dakar Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Dakar, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Dakar
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Average Weather in Dakar by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dakar. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
