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The climate of Kédougou is
tropical, hot all year round, with a rainy season that runs roughly from June to October. The hottest time of the year is from March to May, before the rains arrive.
The city is located in southeastern Senegal, near the border with Guinea. We are in the area of Senegal where the rainy season is long and intense enough to make the landscape green.
Kedougou - Climate data
In Kedougou, the
average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 33.9 °C (93.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Kedougou - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 18.7 | 34.7 | 26.7 | 66 | 94 | 80.1 |
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| February | 21.6 | 37.4 | 29.5 | 71 | 99 | 85.1 |
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| March | 24.6 | 39.6 | 32.1 | 76 | 103 | 89.7 |
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| April | 27.1 | 40.7 | 33.9 | 81 | 105 | 93 |
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| May | 26.9 | 39.4 | 33.2 | 80 | 103 | 91.7 |
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| June | 24.7 | 35.5 | 30.1 | 77 | 96 | 86.2 |
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| July | 22.9 | 32.2 | 27.5 | 73 | 90 | 81.6 |
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| August | 22.8 | 31.6 | 27.2 | 73 | 89 | 80.9 |
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| September | 22.2 | 32.6 | 27.4 | 72 | 91 | 81.3 |
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| October | 22.7 | 34.4 | 28.5 | 73 | 94 | 83.3 |
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| November | 20.4 | 35.8 | 28.1 | 69 | 96 | 82.6 |
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| December | 17.9 | 34.6 | 26.3 | 64 | 94 | 79.3 |
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| Year | 22.7 | 35.7 | 29.15 | 72.9 | 96.2 | 84.5 |
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In Kedougou,
precipitation amounts to 1240 millimeters (48.8 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, December) to 325 mm (12.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Kedougou - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 20 | 0.8 | 0 |
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| April | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| June | 145 | 5.7 | 5 |
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| July | 260 | 10.2 | 10 |
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| August | 325 | 12.8 | 12 |
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| September | 315 | 12.4 | 11 |
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| October | 130 | 5.1 | 4 |
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| November | 14 | 0.5 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 1240 | 48.8 | 46 |
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Kedougou - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Kedougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
February, the weather in Kedougou is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F).
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 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
March, the weather in Kedougou is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 39.6 °C (103.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 29%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
April, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kedougou is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) and a maximum of 40.7 °C (105.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the weather in Kedougou is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.9 °C (80.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (103 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
In
June, the weather in Kedougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (96 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
July, the weather in Kedougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.2 °C (89.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 260 mm (10.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
August, the weather in Kedougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 325 mm (12.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
September, the weather in Kedougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 315 mm (12.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
October, the weather in Kedougou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
November, the weather in Kedougou is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 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 8 kph (5 mph).
In
December, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Kedougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
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 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).