Senegal in August

August is one of Senegal's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 2 destinations average 63/100, led by Saint-Louis at 65 — 30°C and 9 rainy days — while Dakar is warmer at 34°C and scores 60.

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

Where in Senegal in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Saint-LouisCity30°C83 mm · 9 days65 tier C
2DakarCity34°C155 mm · 14 days60 tier C

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 · Dakar · 10 Jul – 20 Aug (usually)

Seasons in force

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