Weather in August in Senegal
Thinking about venturing to Senegal this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Senegal in August?
August in Senegal generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Dakar at 29°C to very hot in Matam at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Matam and 26°C in Dakar. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To explore the conditions in Senegal in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Louis with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Ziguinchor with 392 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Dakar.Average sunshine
The city Dakar usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Senegal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Senegal?
Dakar
In August Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saly Portudal
In August Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mbour
In August Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Somone
In August Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Niaga
In August Niaga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Senegal?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Dakar, August may not be the ideal time to visit Senegal.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dakar.
Interested in more climate information?
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