Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal)

Island Small island group off Dakar, Senegal

The Îles de la Madeleine off Dakar offer windswept islets visited for coastal birdlife, short boat trips, and views back to the Senegalese shoreline.

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Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal)
14.6537, -17.4711

How to Get to Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal) #

The islands are reached by boat from Dakar’s coastal harbors (e.g., from the Port of Dakar); local boat operators and fishing skippers provide crossings depending on weather and tides.

Tips for Visiting Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal) #

  • Bring cash and snacks; this is a day-trip island experience with limited services.
  • Look for local pirogues and fishermen selling fresh catches - try grilled fish in the small harbors.
  • Be mindful of strong currents when swimming; beaches are best used with local guidance.

Best Time to Visit Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal) #

Best in winter-to-spring or late autumn to avoid the peak summer crowds and heat; winter still offers warm temperatures.

Winter
December-February · 22-28°C
Warm but windier; fewer tourists and dramatic skies for photography.
Summer
June-August · 26-32°C
Hot, ideal for swimming and water activities; busy with tourists.

Weather & Climate near Îles de la Madeleine (Senegal) #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 16°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
MarchAprilNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.

92 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 25°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

September

September is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

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