Climate Insights for Bambey

Département de Bambey, Diourbel Region, Senegal

Hottest
April
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
August
150 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bambey is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 371 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 150 mm of rainfall. Bambey is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Bambey is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 14.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 5.9 in of rainfall. Bambey is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 24°Min: 17°FebMax: 35°Average: 25°Min: 18°MarMax: 36°Average: 26°Min: 19°AprMax: 37°Average: 27°Min: 20°MayMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 20°JunMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 23°JulMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°OctMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 21°DecMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 18°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FMarMax: 97°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 98°FAverage: 81°FMin: 68°FMayMax: 97°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 83°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 96°FAverage: 81°FMin: 69°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°F
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Bambey sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 37°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Bambey sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 98°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 76°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 7mmJulPrecipitation: 59mmAugPrecipitation: 150mmSepPrecipitation: 133mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 2.3inAugPrecipitation: 5.9inSepPrecipitation: 5.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Bambey is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 371 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 150 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 150 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bambey is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 5.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 11km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Bambey is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Bambey is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr27°81°F
May27°80°F
Jun28°83°F
Jul29°83°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov27°81°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Bambey is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Bambey is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 98°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bambey based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bambey based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
18 °C65 °F
35 °C94 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
36 °C97 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C68 °F
37 °C98 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C69 °F
36 °C97 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
36 °C96 °F
12 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
150 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
133 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C69 °F
36 °C96 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in