Matam weather in January (Senegal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Matam in January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Matam tends to experience very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 34°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C. Despite being the month with the lowest temperatures, it remains comfortably warm throughout.

Precipitation

Matam in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 0 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 267 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Matam.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Matam. January typically offers the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matam, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Sunshine 267 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Senegal in January

Find out more about the weather in Senegal and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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