Senegal Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Dakar, Touba, Thiès, Rufisque, and Saint-Louis
This month in numbers
Senegal experienced its 50th warmest June on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 30.27°C, an anomaly of +0.2°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June for land temperatures on record, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The April–June 2026 period in Senegal was notably warmer, ranking as the 12th warmest on record with an average temperature of 31.47°C, an anomaly of +0.9°C. This contrasts with the global land temperature for the same period, which was the 2nd warmest on record, showing a more pronounced warming trend worldwide. Senegal currently sits as the 232nd coolest of 234 regions for the 12-month rolling anomaly, indicating a relatively slower warming rate compared to many other areas globally.
What’s driving change?
The current climate patterns are significantly influenced by a strong El Niño event, which is expected to persist through the end of 2026. El Niño typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the Sahel region, including Senegal, during the June-September period, potentially impacting the West African monsoon and leading to reduced cereal yields. Senegalese meteorological authorities have already warned of a difficult 2026 rainy season, with forecasts indicating delayed rains, prolonged dry spells, and below-normal precipitation, alongside an increased risk of flooding later in the season due to concentrated rainfall. This combination of factors, including the , is contributing to the observed temperature anomalies and the challenging agricultural outlook.
Looking ahead
The ongoing strong El Niño is very likely to continue influencing global temperatures and rainfall patterns, with extreme heat expected to build across the tropics and subtropics from September, peaking between December 2026 and February 2027.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Senegal
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Senegal – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Senegal
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BSh · AridSenegal has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±3.2°C) and a wet/dry cycle (289× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Aug (-35 mm, -12%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Senegal
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Senegal changing?
Senegal is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Senegal come from?
Climate data for Senegal comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Senegal climate data cover?
The Senegal climate profile covers Dakar, Touba, Thiès, Rufisque and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Senegal
How often is the Senegal climate update refreshed?
The Senegal climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.