🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Dakar 🇸🇳
Cape Town, South Africa vs Dakar, Senegal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Dakar is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Dakar is drier, with roughly 30 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇸🇳 Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 22°C | 28°C |
| Hottest month | February · 27°C | October · 31°C |
| Coldest month | July (7°C low) | March (19°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 89 | 59 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | April, October, November | March, April, May |
🇿🇦 Cape Town
Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).
🇸🇳 Dakar
Best around March, April, May. Hottest in October (31°C), coldest lows in March (19°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Town or Dakar warmer?
Dakar is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Cape Town or Dakar?
Cape Town is rainier — Dakar sees about 30 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Dakar?
Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Dakar is best around March, April, May.
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