Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Senegal with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Senegal in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Senegal with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 27°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Senegal will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 30 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 9% in October.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Senegal. 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.
Senegal in October |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
30 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 October a good time to visit Senegal?
October is a great month to be in Senegal for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Senegal in October
With 39°C, Senegal hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 29°C.
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The climate of Senegal is based on weather data from Dakar. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Senegal for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in October in Senegal
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Senegal, 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 October in Senegal
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Senegal, 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 October, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Senegal.
Daily UV Index in October in Senegal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Senegal, 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 October in Senegal Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Senegal, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Senegal Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Senegal, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Senegal
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Senegal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Senegal by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Senegal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
