Grand Mosque of Dakar
The Grand Mosque of Dakar is an Islamic mosque and a historical monument in Senegal. It is one of the 10 most looked-up sights in the country on this website.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from August to October, with average temperatures reaching about 27 °C to 28 °C. The rainiest period is between August and September, when there are about 24 to 26 rainy days per month. The driest months are from November to May, with almost no rain.
The mosque is located 1 km from the capital, Dakar. Blaise Diagne International Airport is approximately 40 km away. Nearby sights include the Museum of Black Civilisations, 0.8 km away, and Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, 1.5 km away. Other nearby locations are the House of Slaves, the African Renaissance Monument, and Pointe des Almadies.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 169 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 169 | 135 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
