When planning a visit to Casamance in Senegal, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 27°C (81°F) in April up to 31°C (88°F) during the peak of November. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Cap Skirring, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Casamance experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.
October and November are generally the hottest months of the year.
When it comes to rainfall, Casamance sees significant variations throughout the year. August tends to be the wettest, receiving 379 mm (15 in) of rain, while April is much drier with just 0 mm (0 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during July, August and September, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 263 mm (10 in) to 379 mm (15 in) monthly. The period of January, February, March, April, May, November and December is the driest, with precipitation levels below 8 mm (0.3 in).
