Climate Insights for Mbour

The climate in Mbour is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 414mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 191mm of rainfall. Mbour is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: November, October, December. The coldest months are March, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Mbour sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 33°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Mbour is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 414mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 191mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 191mm 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.

Mbour is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 16km/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.

It is currently spring in Mbour, which began on March 20, 2026. Mbour 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 November at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Mbour is during January, February, March, April, May and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mbour 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.