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Kaolack's climate is
tropical semi-arid, with a long, dry season from November to May, and a wet, rainy season that runs roughly from mid-June to mid-October. The total rainfall that falls in a year is not low, but the climate can be defined as semi-arid because the dry season is very long.
The city is located in the south-central Senegal, about 150 km (95 mi) south-east of Dakar.
During the day it is hot all year round, but from November to March, nights are a bit cooler and the humidity is lower.
All year round, however, a hot, dry wind can blow from the interior, maybe just for a day or two.
Kaolack - Climate data
In Kaolack, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 27.0 °C (80.6 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Kaolack - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 19.1 | 34.9 | 27 | 66 | 95 | 80.6 |
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| February | 20.5 | 37.2 | 28.8 | 69 | 99 | 83.9 |
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| March | 21.6 | 39.6 | 30.6 | 71 | 103 | 87.1 |
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| April | 22.2 | 40.8 | 31.5 | 72 | 105 | 88.7 |
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| May | 23.4 | 40.1 | 31.7 | 74 | 104 | 89.1 |
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| June | 24.8 | 37.4 | 31.1 | 77 | 99 | 88 |
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| July | 25.4 | 34.9 | 30.1 | 78 | 95 | 86.2 |
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| August | 25 | 33.5 | 29.3 | 77 | 92 | 84.7 |
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| September | 24.8 | 33.6 | 29.2 | 77 | 93 | 84.5 |
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| October | 25 | 36.2 | 30.6 | 77 | 97 | 87.1 |
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| November | 22.2 | 37.5 | 29.9 | 72 | 99 | 85.7 |
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| December | 19.8 | 35.4 | 27.6 | 68 | 96 | 81.7 |
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| Year | 22.8 | 36.7 | 29.75 | 73.1 | 98.1 | 85.5 |
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In Kaolack,
precipitation amounts to 660 millimeters (26 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (March) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Kaolack - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 6 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| February | 6 | 0.2 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| May | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| June | 60 | 2.4 | 3 |
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| July | 135 | 5.3 | 9 |
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| August | 230 | 9.1 | 14 |
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| September | 165 | 6.5 | 12 |
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| October | 40 | 1.6 | 4 |
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| November | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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| December | 7 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| Year | 660 | 26 | 45 |
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Kaolack - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kaolack is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in January 1996.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
February, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (98.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F). However, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F) in February 1996.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
March, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111 °F). However, it reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in March 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
April, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F). However, it reached 49 °C (120.2 °F) in April 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
May, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.7 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F) and a maximum of 40.1 °C (104.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F). However, it reached 47.8 °C (118 °F) in May 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
June, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.1 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) in June 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
July, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
August, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.3 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.5 °C (92.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
September, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
October, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 41.1 °C (106 °F) in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
November, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 41.4 °C (106.5 °F) in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
In
December, the weather in Kaolack is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).