Senegal in August

August is one of Senegal's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 2 destinations average 61/100, led by Saint-Louis at 64 — 37°C and 8 rainy days — while Dakar trails at 58 with 149 mm of rain.

#11 of 12 months for Senegal · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇸🇳 Senegal, month by month

61/100 in August
  1. 87Jan
  2. 87Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 85Apr
  5. 81May
  6. 76Jun
  7. 70Jul
  8. 61Aug
  9. 61Sep
  10. 65Oct
  11. 72Nov
  12. 81Dec

Where in Senegal in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Saint-LouisCity37°C74 mm · 8 days64 tier C—
2DakarCity35°C149 mm · 13 days58 tier D—

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Senegal in August

  • Grand Magal de Touba · Saint-Louis and 1 more place · 5 Jul – 20 Aug (usually)

Better months for Senegal

January · 87/100February · 87/100March · 87/100Weakest: September · 61/100
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