The climate of Senegal

What is the climate like in Senegal?

The climate of Senegal has an average yearly temperature of 38°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 32°C and rise to 42°C.

Annually, about 1082 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Senegal.

The best time to visit Senegal is October. Although it often rains during this period, it rains less than in other months. The temperatures are also good for visiting Senegal.

• Average yearly temperature: 38°C
• Highest temperature: 42°C in April
• Lowest temperature: 32°C in August
• Rainfall: 1082 mm per year, averaging 90 mm by month
• Driest months: 0 mm in March, 0,1 mm in January and 0,2 mm in February
• Wettest months: 283 mm in September, 251 mm in July and 249 mm in August

Climate table Senegal

The climate table for Senegal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Daytime temperature (°C)	36	38	41	42	41	39	35	32	33	35	37	36
Nighttime temperature (°C)	19	20	22	24	26	26	26	25	24	25	21	18
Rainfall (mm)	0,1	0,2	0	0,2	7,8	159	251	249	283	130	1,4	0,2
UV Index	8	9	10	10	10	9	7	7	7	8	8	8
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Temperature by month in Senegal

This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Senegal

Rainfall by month in Senegal

This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Senegal.

UV index by month in Senegal

This graph shows the average UV index by month in Senegal.

Yearly temperature in Senegal

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Senegal, measured in degrees Celsius.

Yearly total rainfall in Senegal

This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Senegal.