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Senegal travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Senegal with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Senegal.
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Senegal travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Senegal with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Senegal - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | Wolof, French |
| Currency | West African CFA Franc |
| Electricity | C + D + E plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Senegal weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  26 |
27 |
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28 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  1 |
1 |
0 |
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2 |
 5 |
 10 |
 9 |
2 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  20 |
 19 |
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 25 |
 27 |
 28 |
28 |
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26 |
 23 |
The Senegal weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Dakar.
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Senegal travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Senegal from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Senegal - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Senegal - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Senegal - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Senegal - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Senegal - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Senegal - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Senegal.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Senegal travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Senegal with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Senegal - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Senegal - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Senegal - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Senegal, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Senegal covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Senegal with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Senegal - Ministry of Health, Senegal
- Coronavirus timeline in Senegal - Our World in Data
Senegal travel features
Do you want to learn more about Senegal? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Senegal.
Senegal FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Senegal including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Senegal due to Covid-19?
Senegal is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Senegal.
Check out Ministry of Health, Senegal for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Senegal?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Senegal. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Senegal and the UK?
The time difference between Senegal and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Senegal?
The main languages spoken in Senegal are Wolof and French.
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What is the currency in Senegal?
The currency in Senegal is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).
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Which plugs are used in Senegal?
Senegal uses electrical plug type C + D + E (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Senegal?
They drive on the right side of the road in Senegal.
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