Monday, October 19, 2026 · Senegal
Skin weather in Dakar UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Dakar does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 8:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature27 to 31 °C
Low and high-
UV index
7.4
high
Peak UV index today: 7.4 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
82%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 82%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
88EAQI
very poor
European Air Quality Index up to 88 – very poor. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 50.1 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 26 to 30 °C
- UV 7.8 · very high
- 81% · humid
- Air quality: very poor
Skin climate in Dakar through the year
When the air in Dakar is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Dakar the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 55% and 85%.
- All year round the midday sun in Dakar climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 365 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 312 h | 54° | 55% | – | 29.1 °C |
| Feb | 299 h | 62° | 59% | – | 27.9 °C |
| Mar | 343 h | 72° | 72% | – | 26.1 °C |
| Apr | 350 h | 85° | 75% | – | 26.6 °C |
| May | 365 h | 86° | 80% | – | 27.3 °C |
| Jun | 352 h | 81° | 82% | – | 28.3 °C |
| Jul | 340 h | 83° | 80% | – | 29.3 °C |
| Aug | 298 h | 89° | 83% | – | 29.4 °C |
| Sep | 298 h | 77° | 85% | – | 29.7 °C |
| Oct | 326 h | 66° | 82% | – | 30.8 °C |
| Nov | 298 h | 56° | 70% | – | 31.3 °C |
| Dec | 294 h | 52° | 59% | – | 29.5 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Dakar today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Dakar reaches up to 7.4 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Dakar today?
Average humidity today: 82%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Dakar?
In Dakar the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 55% and 85%.
When is UV strongest in Dakar?
All year round the midday sun in Dakar climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. May brings the most sunshine, with around 365 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.