Climate Insights for Kaolack

Département de Kaolack, Kaolack Region, Senegal

Hottest
April
39°C peak102°F peak
Coldest
January
18°C low65°F low
Wettest
August
198 mm rain7.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kaolack is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 503 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 198 mm of rainfall. Kaolack 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 18°C.The climate in Kaolack is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 19.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.8 in of rainfall. Kaolack 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 65°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 18°FebMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 20°MarMax: 38°Average: 28°Min: 20°AprMax: 39°Average: 29°Min: 22°MayMax: 38°Average: 29°Min: 22°JunMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 24°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: 28°Min: 21°DecMax: 34°Average: 25°Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 100°FAverage: 83°FMin: 69°FAprMax: 102°FAverage: 85°FMin: 71°FMayMax: 100°FAverage: 84°FMin: 72°FJunMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 96°FAverage: 82°FMin: 70°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Temperatures in Kaolack vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°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.Temperatures in Kaolack vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 85°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 77°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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 14mmJulPrecipitation: 99mmAugPrecipitation: 198mmSepPrecipitation: 157mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inAugPrecipitation: 7.8inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Kaolack is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 503 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 198 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 mm. That's 198 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.Kaolack is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 in. That's 7.8 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Kaolack 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.Kaolack is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaolack 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 Kaolack 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
18 °C65 °F
34 °C94 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C67 °F
36 °C96 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
20 °C69 °F
38 °C100 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C71 °F
39 °C102 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C72 °F
38 °C100 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C76 °F
36 °C97 °F
12 km/h7 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h6 mph
198 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
157 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
35 °C95 °F
8 km/h5 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
21 °C70 °F
36 °C96 °F
9 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in