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Senegal climate 2025

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Senegal climate 2025

Overview: Senegal
Senegal is a region with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 28 °C (83 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in October. The least rainy month in Senegal is April with its 0 days of rain, the rainiest month is August, when it rains 13 days. Temperatures during the night go from 17 °C (62 °F) in January to 24 °C (76 °F) in August. The highest sea temperatures in Senegal are in September with 28 °C (83 °F) and the lowest in February with 19 °C (67 °F).

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Climate overview

Senegal is a region with a tropical climate. The day temperatures range from 28 °C (83 °F) in January to 32 °C (90 °F) in October. The least rainy month in Senegal is April with its 0 days of rain, the rainiest month is August, when it rains 13 days. Temperatures during the night go from 17 °C (62 °F) in January to 24 °C (76 °F) in August. The highest sea temperatures in Senegal are in September with 28 °C (83 °F) and the lowest in February with 19 °C (67 °F).

When is the best time to go to Senegal?

The best time to visit Senegal is between April and July. In this period day temperatures range from 29 °C (85 °F) to 30 °C (87 °F), night temperatures from 18 °C (65 °F) to 24 °C (75 °F) and you can expect on average 2 days of rain per month and 9 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 20 °C (68 °F) - 27 °C (81 °F). For non-beach activities, such as sightseeing, hiking in nature, the best time to visit is November - June.

What months is the dry season in Senegal?

The period, with low amounts of rain in Senegal - dry season - lasts from November to June. In this period it is raining on average 0 days and approximately 2 mm (0.09 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.

Is Senegal a year-round destination?

Yes, Senegal may be considered by many people to be a year-round destination, but in the months of January - December it may be less suitable for some people to visit, probably because of. Low sea temperature.

When is the wet season in Senegal?

The wet season in Senegal falls in the months of August - September. During this period it rains on average 13 days per month and approximately 163 mm (6.43 in) of rain falls per month.

When is the hottest sea in Senegal?

The highest sea temperatures in Senegal could be expected between July - November. During these months the sea temperature reaches 26 °C (79 °F) - 28 °C (83 °F).

What temperatures can I expect in Senegal?

Senegal enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 28 °C (83 °F) - 32 °C (90 °F) during the year.

What are the night temperatures in Senegal?

In Senegal, night temperatures between 17 °C (62 °F) and 24 °C (76 °F) can be expected during the year.

What is the least cloudy season in Senegal?

The least cloudy months in Senegal are February - May, when the cloud cover is on average only 25 %.

What is the humidity in Senegal?

Senegal belongs to destinations with lower humidity. It is in the range of 54 % - 79 %. The most humid months are August - September and the least humid are December - January.

Which month is the sunniest in Senegal?

The period, which is the sunniest in Senegal, is in the months of March - May, when there is an average of 9 sun hours per day.

Is it windy in Senegal?

Senegal is a destination with rather light or moderate winds. The wind blows the most in February - May and the least in July - November.

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