Weather in September in Senegal
Thinking about venturing to Senegal this September 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 September?
September in Senegal generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Dakar at 30°C to very hot in Matam at 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Matam and 27°C in Dakar. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Louis with an average of 58 mm to heavy rainfall in Ziguinchor with 321 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 219 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 September, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Senegal climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Senegal?
Dakar
In September Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saly Portudal
In September Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mbour
In September Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Somone
In September Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Niaga
In September Niaga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Senegal.
Is September the best time to visit Senegal?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Senegal due to the typically pleasant weather in Dakar.
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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