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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Cap Skirring is
tropical, with a dry season from November to May, and a rainy season from June to October due to the African monsoon.
During the day it is hot all year round, but from December to February the nights are quite cool and the humidity is quite low.
The town is located in the extreme south of Senegal, on the coast, in the Ziguinchor region, on the border with Guinea Bissau.
We are in the wettest area of Senegal.
Cap Skirring - Climate data
In Cap Skirring, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F), that of the warmest month (October) is of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Cap Skirring - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | 17.9 | 31.8 | 24.8 |
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| February | 18.3 | 32.6 | 25.5 |
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| March | 19 | 31.9 | 25.4 |
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| April | 19.9 | 30.1 | 25 |
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| May | 21.9 | 30 | 26 |
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| June | 24.4 | 31.4 | 27.9 |
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| July | 24.5 | 30.9 | 27.7 |
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| August | 24.3 | 30.5 | 27.4 |
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| September | 23.8 | 31.2 | 27.5 |
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| October | 24.2 | 32.4 | 28.3 |
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| November | 22.3 | 32.8 | 27.6 |
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| December | 19.1 | 32 | 25.6 |
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| Year | 21.7 | 31.5 | 26.5 |
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amounts to 1215 millimeters (47.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (March, April) to 432.1 mm (17 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Cap Skirring - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 0 | 0 |
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| May | 3 | 0 |
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| June | 49 | 4 |
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| July | 309 | 16 |
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| August | 432 | 19 |
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| September | 318 | 16 |
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| October | 102 | 8 |
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| November | 2 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 1215 | 63 |
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The
sea temperature ranges from 22 °C (72 °F) in February, March to 29 °C (84 °F) in October. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Cap Skirring - Sea temperature| Month |
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| January | 2323 |
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| February | 22 |
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| March | 22 |
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| April | 22.5 |
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| May | 24.5 |
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| June | 27.5 |
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| July | 28.5 |
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| August | 28 |
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| September | 28.5 |
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| October | 29 |
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| November | 28"> |
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| December | 26 |
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| Year | 25.8 |
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Cap Skirring - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.8 °C, with a minimum of
17.9 °C and a maximum of
31.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
12.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C, with a minimum of 18.3 °C and a maximum of 32.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of 12.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 21.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C, with a minimum of 19 °C and a maximum of 31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of 12.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 21.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 25 °C, with a minimum of 19.9 °C and a maximum of 30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 12.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 22.6 °C. Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26 °C, with a minimum of 21.9 °C and a maximum of 30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only 3.2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 24.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C, with a minimum of 24.4 °C and a maximum of 31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 48.8 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 10.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 27.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.7 °C, with a minimum of 24.5 °C and a maximum of 30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 308.7 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 10 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C, with a minimum of 24.3 °C and a maximum of 30.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 432.1 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 10.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C, with a minimum of 23.8 °C and a maximum of 31.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 318.3 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 9.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C, with a minimum of 24.2 °C and a maximum of 32.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to 102.3 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 7.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C, with a minimum of 22.3 °C and a maximum of 32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only 2.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 28.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C, with a minimum of 19.1 °C and a maximum of 32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 10.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of 25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.