Senegal
Senegal in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Senegal in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Senegal in March?
- Kedougou is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (102°F) in March; Dakar is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Senegal in March?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Dakar (19°C (67°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
39°
Kedougou
Coolest
27°
Dakar
Driest
0 mm
Dakar
Warmest sea
19°
Dakar
March in Senegal ranges from 27°C (81°F) in Dakar to 39°C (102°F) in Kedougou — a spread of 12 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Dakar, Saint-Louis, and Poponguine.
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Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 27° | 17° | 0 mm | 19° | 100 |
| Saint-Louis | 29° | 17° | 1 mm | — | 100 |
| Poponguine | 30° | 18° | 0 mm | 19° | 100 |
| Cap Skirring | 32° | 18° | 0 mm | — | 91 |
| Mboro | 32° | 17° | 0 mm | — | 91 |
| Mbour | 33° | 18° | 0 mm | — | 87 |
| Joal | 33° | 18° | 0 mm | 19° | 85 |
| Foundiougne | 34° | 19° | 0 mm | — | 60 |
| Ziguinchor | 35° | 18° | 0 mm | — | 54 |
| Touba | 36° | 19° | 0 mm | — | 46 |
| Sokone | 36° | 19° | 0 mm | — | 45 |
| Kaolack | 38° | 20° | 0 mm | — | 40 |
| Tambacounda | 37° | 21° | 0 mm | — | 40 |
| Bakel | 38° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 40 |
| Salémata | 38° | 23° | 0 mm | — | 40 |
| Kedougou | 39° | 24° | 1 mm | — | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Senegal in March?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Dakar to 39° in Kedougou.
Can you swim in Senegal in March?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Dakar at about 19°.