Climate Insights for Marsassoum

, Kolda, Senegal

Hottest
April
38°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
August
381mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Marsassoum is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1169mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 381mm of rainfall. Marsassoum 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.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 18° Feb Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 20° Mar Max: 37° Average: 28° Min: 21° Apr Max: 38° Average: 29° Min: 22° May Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 23° Jun Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jul Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Sep Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 24° Oct Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Nov Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 22° Dec Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 19°
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Average
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Marsassoum sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 38°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°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 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 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: 44mm Jul Precipitation: 306mm Aug Precipitation: 381mm Sep Precipitation: 314mm Oct Precipitation: 112mm Nov Precipitation: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Marsassoum is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1169mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 381mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0mm. That's 381mm 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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Marsassoum is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/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

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Marsassoum, which began on March 20, 2026. Marsassoum 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 36°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 732mm across the season with a monthly average of 244mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 435mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 Marsassoum 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
18 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
37 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
38 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
37 °C
15 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
36 °C
15 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
31 °C
14 km/h
381 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
314 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
33 °C
13 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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