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Weather in August in Senegal

Considering a trip to Senegal this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.

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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Dakar receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 223 hours of sunshine in Dakar. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Senegal for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Senegal climate page.

Where to go in Senegal in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Senegal on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

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.

Dakar
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<<   July July
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28°C 
26°C 
233 hours 
31 mm 
5 days 
29°C 
26°C 
223 hours 
133 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
27°C 
219 hours 
90 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Dakar

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.

Saly Portudal
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<<   July July
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30°C 
25°C 
233 hours 
54 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
26°C 
223 hours 
168 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
26°C 
219 hours 
121 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Saly Portudal

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.

Mbour
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<<   July July
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
233 hours 
56 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
26°C 
223 hours 
172 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
26°C 
219 hours 
124 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Mbour

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.

Somone
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<<   July July
<<  
30°C 
25°C 
233 hours 
51 mm 
7 days 
30°C 
26°C 
223 hours 
161 mm 
12 days 
31°C 
26°C 
219 hours 
117 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Somone

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.

Niaga
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<<   July July
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
233 hours 
35 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
223 hours 
130 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
26°C 
219 hours 
100 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Niaga

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Senegal.

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.

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