Climate Insights for Goudiry

Tambacounda, Senegal

Hottest
April
43°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
August
185mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Goudiry is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 497mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 185mm of rainfall. Goudiry 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, November, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 20° Feb Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 23° Mar Max: 41° Average: 33° Min: 26° Apr Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 29° May Max: 43° Average: 36° Min: 30° Jun Max: 39° Average: 34° Min: 29° Jul Max: 34° Average: 30° Min: 26° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Oct Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 25° Nov Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 21°
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Temperatures in Goudiry vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 27mm Jul Precipitation: 113mm Aug Precipitation: 185mm Sep Precipitation: 136mm Oct Precipitation: 33mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Goudiry is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 497mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 185mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 185mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Goudiry is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Goudiry, which began on September 23, 2026. Goudiry is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 43°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 39°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 324mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 37°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 170mm for the season, averaging 57mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Goudiry 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
37 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
41 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
29 °C
43 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
30 °C
43 °C
11 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jun
29 °C
39 °C
12 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
33 °C
9 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
37 °C
8 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
37 °C
9 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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