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Gorée weather in August (Senegal)

What kind of weather does August bring to Gorée? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Gorée generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 26°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Gorée in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 223 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Gorée. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gorée climate page with graphs.

 

Gorée, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 223 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Dakar, Senegal (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Senegal in August

Find out more about the weather in Senegal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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