Toubakouta Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Toubakouta, Senegal. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy. Now, let's explore all the details to give you a full picture.

On average, Toubakouta receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 618 mm (24 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Toubakouta can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 247 mm (9.7 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). The city receives 190 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Toubakouta Temperature page.

Toubakouta's average annual precipitation is 618 mm (24 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Toubakouta's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Toubakouta Climate page.