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Senegal

Climate & seasons

When to go to Senegal?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • November
  • December

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • October
  • November
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 35° 37° 39° 41° 41° 38° 34° 32° 32° 35° 37° 35°
Rain (mm) 0 0 0 0 10 27 108 181 175 40 0 4
Beach Beach January Beach February Beach March Beach April Beach May Beach June Beach October Beach November Beach December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Beach

    Warm air and water, little rain.

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Before you go to Senegal

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C D K

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

17
Police
15
Ambulance
18
Fire brigade

Tipping

A 10% tip is common in Senegal in restaurants; small change for taxi drivers and porters.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day
  4. Easter Monday
  5. Independence Day
  6. Labour Day

In depth

Guides for this destination