August weather forecast
Senegal

August in Senegal is characterised by continued rainfall, marking the latter part of the rainy season. Average temperatures during this month typically vary from 24°C (75.2°F) during the cooler periods of the day to about 30°C (86°F) during the warmest hours. Dakar experiences these conditions, with frequent rainfall and high humidity influencing the city's daily life.

Compared to July, August experiences a slight decrease in precipitation, yet the rainfall remains significant. The climate during this month contrasts starkly with the predominantly dry conditions that characterise the first half of the year. While temperatures remain relatively steady, the high humidity often makes the weather feel warmer than it actually is.

August does not hold any extreme records for Senegal in terms of temperature or rainfall. However, as a peak month of the rainy season, it contributes to the transformation of Senegal's landscapes into lush, verdant expanses.

In Saint-Louis, the weather remains in line with the national trend, with persistent rainfall and warm temperatures. The Casamance region, on the other hand, continues to experience slightly warmer conditions, with temperatures generally oscillating between 25°C (77°F) and 33°C (91.4°F). Despite the higher levels of rainfall, the region's enhanced natural beauty during this period offers a unique spectacle to visitors.

---

• Dakar - August »
  The month with the least sunshine in Dakar, Senegal, is August, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine. In Dakar in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Touba - August »
  The most humid month in Touba is August, with an average relative humidity of 68%. In Touba in August, during 13.6 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Thies - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Thies is August, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation. The month of August sees the average lowest temperatures in Thies, reaching 31.8°C (89.2°F) at the peak and 25.8°C (78.4°F) at the low.
• Ziguinchor - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Ziguinchor is August, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 446mm (17.56") of precipitation. In Ziguinchor during August, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 446mm (17.56") of precipitation.
• Rufisque - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Rufisque is August, when the rain falls for 14.4 days and typically aggregates up to 73mm (2.87") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Rufisque, Senegal, are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Louga - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 68%, August is the most humid month in Louga, Senegal. August is the most humid month in Louga, with an average relative humidity of 68%.
• Tambacounda - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Tambacounda is August, when the rain falls for 22.1 days and typically aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation. August and September, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Tambacounda, Senegal.
• Kolda - August »
  August proves to be the coldest month in Kolda, recording an average maximum temperature of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and a minimum temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F). The months with the highest humidity in Kolda, Senegal, are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Diourbel - August »
  Diourbel reaches its average lowest temperatures in August, measuring 33.7°C (92.7°F) at the peak and 25.3°C (77.5°F) at the lowest. In Diourbel in August, during 21 rainfall days, 128mm (5.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sedhiou - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Sedhiou is August, when the rain falls for 27.3 days and typically aggregates up to 224mm (8.82") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Sedhiou is August, when the rain falls for 27.3 days and typically aggregates up to 224mm (8.82") of precipitation.
• Kedougou - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month in Kedougou. The month with the least sunshine in Kedougou is August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.