Climate in Kaolack (Senegal)

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 26.7 °C (80.1 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 630 millimeters (24.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (March, April, December) to 238.5 mm (9.4 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Kaolack - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the least warm 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 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.2 °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 0.9 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.3 °C (99.1 °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 0.6 mm (0 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).

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March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 39.7 °C (103.5 °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).

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April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.3 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °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 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.4 °F) and a maximum of 40.2 °C (104.4 °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 1.7 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).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °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 36 mm (1.4 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).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.8 °C (94.6 °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 117.9 mm (4.6 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).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °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 238.5 mm (9.4 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).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °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 190.5 mm (7.5 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).

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October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.3 °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 43.6 mm (1.7 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).

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November is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °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 0.9 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °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 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).