Climate in Matam (Senegal)

The climate of Matam is tropical semi-arid, with a long, dry season from October to May, and a wet, rainy season that runs roughly from June to September. 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.
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 hottest time of the year is from April to June, before the rains.
The city is located in northeastern Senegal, on the banks of the Senegal River, beyond which lies Mauritania.

Matam - Climate data

In Matam, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 35.7 °C (96.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 385 millimeters (15.2 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (April, December) to 147.1 mm (5.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Matam - 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 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0.1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 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 27.7 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 36.6 °C (97.9 °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 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0.5 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 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 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0.1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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April is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.8 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 42.7 °C (108.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46.5 °C (115.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 35.7 °C (96 °F), with a minimum of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) and a maximum of 43.7 °C (110.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 47 °C (117 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2.5 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.8 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F) and a maximum of 41.6 °C (106.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 22.4 mm (0.9 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26 °C (78.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 94.9 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.2 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.7 °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 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 147.1 mm (5.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.9 °C (96.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 99 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 32 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F) and a maximum of 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 18.8 mm (0.7 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 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 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0.2 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 3 kph (2 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 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °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 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).