Weather in Sénégal in janvier
Country-wide climate normals across 15 cities in Sénégal.
How Hot Is Sénégal in janvier?
Hot weather dominates Sénégal: January averages 32°C, with the warmest cities reaching 36°C.
Sunshine in Sénégal in janvier
Pleasant sunny weather covers Sénégal in January: 8.3h of direct sun on a typical day in Dakar, with daylight from 7:35 am to 7:00 pm. Conditions are bright with occasional cloud cover, and the warmer regions, like Tambacounda, typically see slightly more sun than the national average.
Does It Rain In Sénégal In janvier?
Sénégal is essentially rain-free in January, with Dakar measuring just 1mm across 0 days. The dry pattern is consistent country-wide, with desert and steppe regions seeing trace amounts at most. Expect dry days as the rule and showers as the exception.
Is Sénégal Humid In janvier?
Air is crisp and dry across Sénégal in January: humidity hovers around 30% in Dakar, with most regions tracking similarly. Hot days feel less oppressive than the numbers suggest, and nights cool down quickly. Travelers should hydrate often despite the comfortable air.
Wind In Sénégal In janvier
Breezy conditions cover Sénégal's January: Dakar sits at 22 kph on average, with the country as a whole feeling windy through the day. Afternoon winds pick up across most cities, and coastal regions often run significantly higher.
Cloud Cover In Sénégal In janvier
Sénégal sees mostly clear skies in January — averaging 21% cloud cover in Dakar, with similarly clear conditions across most regions. Days are reliably bright; occasional thin cloud bands pass through but the dominant pattern is open sky.