Kaolack weather in August (Senegal)

What can you expect from the weather in Kaolack during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Kaolack typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 33°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Kaolack in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kaolack. January typically offers the best circumstances. While August and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kaolack climate page with graphs.

 

Kaolack, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 226 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Senegal in August

Find out more about the weather in Senegal in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kaolack in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Senegal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Senegal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.