Yof weather in August (Senegal)

Looking to travel to Yof in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Yof generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 29°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Yof in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 223 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in August and which places have the best weather 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 Yof in August?

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 in August.

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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