Pointe des Almadies
Pointe des Almadies is a cape and headland located in Dakar, Senegal, within the Almadies Arrondissement and Ngor. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Senegal, ranking 3 out of 10 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The months from January to May and November to December have average temperatures of 21 °C to 26 °C with little to no rain, making them suitable for a visit. August and September are the wettest months, with average temperatures of 27 °C and high rainfall occurring on 24 to 26 days.
The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, located 50 km away, and the site is 13 km from the capital Dakar. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the African Renaissance Monument at 4.3 km, the Grand Mosque of Dakar at 11.7 km, the Museum of Black Civilisations at 12.4 km, Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar at 13.0 km, and the House of Slaves at 16.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, averaging 28 °C. The wettest is August, with about 159 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 159 | 127 | 20 | 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.
