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Senegal in August

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Senegal in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Warmest
33°
Touba
Coolest
29°
Cap Skirring
Driest
95 mm
Saint-Louis
Warmest sea
28°
Joal

Weather in August by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Saint-Louis 31° 25° 95 mm — 87
Dakar 30° 24° 151 mm 28° 82
Poponguine 30° 24° 181 mm 28° 81
Mboro 32° 24° 153 mm — 77
Joal 31° 23° 232 mm 28° 77
Mbour 32° 23° 198 mm — 74
Cap Skirring 29° 23° 460 mm — 65
Tambacounda 30° 22° 215 mm — 54
Foundiougne 31° 24° 239 mm — 49
Bakel 32° 23° 180 mm — 48
Sokone 31° 23° 256 mm — 47
Touba 33° 23° 164 mm — 46
Salémata 30° 23° 311 mm — 46
Ziguinchor 30° 23° 431 mm — 45
Kaolack 32° 24° 212 mm — 44
Kedougou 31° 23° 307 mm — 44

Public holidays in August

  • Assumption Day
Public holidays 2026 →

FAQ

What is the weather like in Senegal in August?

Average daytime highs range from 29° in Cap Skirring to 33° in Touba.

Where is it warmest in Senegal in August?

Touba is the warmest of the main destinations, with average highs of 33°.

Can you swim in Senegal in August?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Joal at about 28°.