Today's Weather Forecast - Dakar

Today's weather in Dakar. high 31°C (88°F), low 28°C (82°F). Mainly Clear.

Today’s Hourly Weather Outlook

Morning6 AM – Noon29°
Wind speed
18 km/h
Rain probability
4%
AfternoonNoon – 6 PM31°
Wind speed
18 km/h
Rain probability
0%
Evening6 PM – Midn28°
Wind speed
15 km/h
Rain probability
0%
NightMidn – 6 AM29°
Wind speed
16 km/h
Rain probability
10%

24-Hour Rain & Temperature Forecast

Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
Dawn 6:27 AM
Total Daylight
65% of day elapsedSolar noon 1:05 PM
Sunset
Dusk 7:43 PM
Remaining4h 19m
Solar elevation62°
vs yesterday-1 min

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Weather Insight

Dakar is forecast to reach a high of 31°C today, with an overnight low around 28°C. That's 3° above the long-term average high of 28°C for this time of year. It continues a recent pattern — 28 of the last 28 days with published data have run warmer than normal. Expect little chance of rain (10% probability) and a gentle breeze averaging 18 km/h. Air quality is currently Moderate (AQI 74), driven mainly by PM2.5 at 24 μg/m³.

Today vs Normal

31°C+3° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 28°C.

28 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 29°C29°2026-08-30: 30°C30°2026-08-31: 31°C31°2026-09-01: 30°C30°2026-09-02: 29°C29°2026-09-03: 29°C29°2026-09-04: 30°C30°2026-09-05: 30°C30°2026-09-06: 29°C29°2026-09-07: 29°C29°2026-09-08: 30°C30°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.