Senegal, Senegal: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Senegal, Senegal? If you're planning to go to Senegal, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Senegal, Senegal

Based on the climate and weather in Senegal, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Senegal, Senegal

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Senegal, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear away. An unreadable vaccine card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Senegal, Senegal by month

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January

If you go to Senegal in January, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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February

February here very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

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March

If you are traveling to Senegal in March, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (low 20s C).

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April

If you go to Senegal in April, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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May

If you are traveling to Senegal in May, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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June

If you go to Senegal in June, you will notice that it is sizzling. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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July

July for Senegal is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains regularly.

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August

Traveling to Senegal in August, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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September

September in this region is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

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October

October here can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.

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November

If you are traveling to Senegal in November, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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December

Traveling to Senegal in December, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

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