House of Slaves
The House of Slaves is a residential building and cultural heritage site located in Dakar, Senegal. Commissioned by Anna Colas Pépin in 1776 and opened in 1962, the site is part of Gorée and holds heritage of Portuguese influence, as well as being part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Senegal.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 22 °C to 28 °C. Rain is minimal between November and June, with heavier rainfall occurring from July through October, peaking in August with 169 mm of rain over about 24 days. The site is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:00.
The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, located 35 km away. The site is 4 km from the capital, Dakar. Nearby sights include the Museum of Black Civilisations at 4.2 km, Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar at 4.4 km, the Grand Mosque of Dakar at 5.0 km, the African Renaissance Monument at 12.1 km, and Pointe des Almadies at 16.4 km.
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 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 169 | 136 | 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.
