Climate of Ziguinchor, Senegal
Area-weighted average across Ziguinchor. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ziguinchor, a subdivision of Senegal, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.9°C / 75°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 421 mm / 16.6 in depending on the season (1182 mm / 46.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9°C75°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.5°C79.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 27.5°C81.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27°C80.6°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 421 mm16.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 287 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.3°C81.1°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.2°C79.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.1°C75.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ziguinchor?
The best months to visit Ziguinchor, Senegal for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 27.8°C / 82°F, and the driest is February with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Ziguinchor?
Ziguinchor, Senegal has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.9°C / 75°F in January to 27.8°C / 82°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 1182 mm / 46.5 in, with the wettest month being August (421 mm / 16.6 in) and the driest February (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ziguinchor?
The hottest month in Ziguinchor is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.8°C / 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Ziguinchor?
The coldest month in Ziguinchor is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.9°C / 75°F.
When does it rain most in Ziguinchor?
The wettest month in Ziguinchor is August, averaging about 421 mm / 16.6 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 0 mm / 0 in.