Climate Insights for Kayar
Département de Thiès, Thiès Region, Senegal
Climate Overview
The climate in Kayar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 281 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 115 mm of rainfall. Kayar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, November, September. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Kayar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 11.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. Kayar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, November, September. The coldest months are March, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.
Temperature
Kayar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 31°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Kayar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 88°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 71°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kayar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 281 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 115 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 115 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.Kayar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 4.5 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
Kayar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 18km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Kayar is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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 11mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kayar is during January, February, March, April, May and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kayar is during January, February, March, April, May and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 88°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 Kayar 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 Kayar 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.