Climate Insights for Tionk Essil

, Ziguinchor, Senegal

Hottest
March
33°C peak
Coldest
January
20°C low
Wettest
August
370mm rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Tionk Essil is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1075mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 370mm of rainfall. Tionk Essil is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, November. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20° Feb Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 21° Apr Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 21° May Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 22° Jun Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 26° Nov Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Dec Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 21°
Max
Average
Min

Tionk Essil sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 22mm Jul Precipitation: 296mm Aug Precipitation: 370mm Sep Precipitation: 286mm Oct Precipitation: 88mm Nov Precipitation: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Tionk Essil is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1075mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 370mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 370mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Tionk Essil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Tionk Essil, which began on June 21, 2026. Tionk Essil 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 March at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 33°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 688mm across the season with a monthly average of 229mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 24 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 386mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 26°
Apr 26°
May 25°
Jun 27°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 27°
Oct 28°
Nov 28°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Tionk Essil is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. 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 Tionk Essil 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
20 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
32 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
33 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
33 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
31 °C
4 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
296 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
370 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
30 °C
3 km/h
286 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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