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UV climate of Senegal: overview

Senegal stretches from 12.5556° to 16.5129° latitude (Northern hemisphere), so UV conditions differ a lot from region to region. The clear-sky UV index reaches ≈ 9.9 in Bignona (peak in April), while in Thilogne the yearly maximum is only ≈ 9.6.

UV index by month by climate zone

ZoneCitiesJFMAMJJASONDPeak
Tropical70 7.7 8.4 9.2 9.7 9.7 9.6 9.7 9.7 9.6 9 8.2 7.6 9.7

Calculated clear-sky noon peaks at the average latitude of each zone. Real values vary with clouds, altitude and ozone.

Sunniest cities in Senegal (highest UV)

Bignona · 9.9 in April Diaoube · 9.9 in August Goudomp · 9.9 in April Kedougou · 9.9 in April Kolda · 9.9 in August

Cities with the mildest sun

Thilogne · max 9.6 Saint-Louis · max 9.6 Richard-Toll · max 9.6 Ouro Sogui · max 9.6 Ndioum · max 9.6

When do you need SPF in Senegal?

Using Dakar as a reference: the UV index reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. In the sunniest zones (see table) SPF 30–50+ is needed almost year-round; in the mildest — only in late spring and summer.

FAQ: UV index in Senegal

What is the highest UV index in Senegal?

The calculated clear-sky maximum is ≈ 9.9 — in Bignona around April. Values above this occur only near the equator and in high mountains.

Which city in Senegal is the sunniest?

Bignona (peak ≈ 9.9), followed by Diaoube and Goudomp. The mildest sun is in Thilogne (max ≈ 9.6).

When is SPF needed in Senegal?

In Dakar and similar latitudes the UV reaches 6+ in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December: use SPF 30–50+ on sunny days. Protection is advised from UV 3.

Is UV 11+ possible in Senegal?

No — the local maximum is ≈ 9.9. UV 11+ occurs only near the equator, in deserts and high mountains.