The weather in August in Senegal

It's hot in August in Senegal with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Senegal. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Senegal. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2023, Senegal reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 160 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in August for Senegal

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Senegal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Senegal New York
Average temperature 32°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 160 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 18 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Senegal with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Senegal is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Senegal is based on weather data from Dakar. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Senegal to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Senegal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Senegal

Temperature in August in Senegal over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Senegal. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Senegal

Total precipitation in August in Senegal over the years

Daily UV index in August in Senegal

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Senegal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Senegal by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Senegal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.