Yof weather in August (Senegal)

How does the August weather in Yof compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Yof typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 29°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 26°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Yof in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Yof. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yof, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Dakar, Senegal (4 KM, 2 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

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