Temperatures and climate info in Senegal
Expect high temperatures all year round. Best time to go there maybe its in European Winter and Spring. I went in April and was ok although we got max 53º Celsius ( 127.4 degrees Fahrenheit ), which is hot but ok. In summer temperatures can rise up to 60 ( 140 degrees Fahrenheit ) which is a lot already. I can handle around 55 not more.
Current temperature in Dakar capital of Senegal:
Interesting text about the climate in Senegal:
Sunshine guaranteed ! Senegal is one of the sunniest countries in the world (more than 3.000 hours of sun per year). Two seasons can be distinguished:
- The rainy season, that goes from June to October, with an important amount of precipitation from the south to the north;
- The dry season, from November to May, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 30°C, with a significant variation between the littoral and the interior of the country.
On the littoral, especially between Saint-Louis and Dakar, the trade winds that blow along the coast cause a drop in temperature.
In Dakar, the maximum average temperature is 24°C from January to March. During the months of April, May and December they stay between 25 to 27°C. From June to October, the temperatures can reach 30°C.
In southern Senegal, the freshest period is from December to mid-February, with average temperatures close to 24°C. In October and November, and mid-February to April, the maximum temperatures are around 26°C. From July to September, they reach 30°C.
The important precipitation decreases as you go from the south to the north of the country. In the extreme north (Senegal river region), the average annual precipitation is 300 mm, while in the extreme south (lower Casamance, region of Kolda), it can exceed 1 500 mm.
check this article on the link below :
http://www.au-senegal.com/pratique_en/climat.php
Other links to temperature or climate information on senegal:
http://www.geographyiq.com/countries/sg/Senegal_climate_c.htm
