Climate Insights for Ziguinchor
Département de Ziguinchor, Ziguinchor Region, Senegal
Climate Overview
The climate in Ziguinchor is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,345 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 447 mm of rainfall. Ziguinchor is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Ziguinchor is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 53 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 17.6 in of rainfall. Ziguinchor is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.
Temperature
Ziguinchor sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 39°C. 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 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ziguinchor sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 67°F to 102°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Ziguinchor is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,345 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 447 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 mm. That's 447 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.Ziguinchor is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 17.6 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 in. That's 17.6 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
Ziguinchor is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Ziguinchor is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Ziguinchor 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 Ziguinchor 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.