Gaé, Senegal experiences average highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 2 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records.
Gaé, Senegal Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Gaé, Senegal. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Jun–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.8/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 37°C / 23°C
Feels Like 35°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 2
Rainfall 11 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 37%
Wind Speed 23 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
40°C
May
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 0 days
Coldest Month
18°C
January
Avg High 32°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 18°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
May (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding July, August, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:37
Daylight 13h
Sunset 19:38
Live conditions —
Gaé on the map · live conditions
Gaé, Senegal
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Senegal
- City
- Gaé
- Population
- 7.1K
- Coordinates
- 16.57°, -15.45°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 3 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 3 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 32°C / 18°C . Feb: 34°C / 20°C . Mar: 36°C / 21°C . Apr: 39°C / 23°C . May: 40°C / 24°C . Jun: 40°C / 24°C . Jul: 37°C / 25°C . Aug: 36°C / 26°C . Sep: 37°C / 26°C . Oct: 40°C / 26°C . Nov: 37°C / 23°C . Dec: 33°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 0 mm. Jun: 4 mm. Jul: 11 mm. Aug: 61 mm. Sep: 50 mm. Oct: 7 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 1 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 17%. Feb: 19%. Mar: 24%. Apr: 29%. May: 32%. Jun: 43%. Jul: 59%. Aug: 66%. Sep: 65%. Oct: 40%. Nov: 23%. Dec: 22%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 25 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 25 km/h . May: 26 km/h . Jun: 25 km/h . Jul: 25 km/h . Aug: 23 km/h . Sep: 20 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 5.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.7°C (1.3°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 41°C | May · 40°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 17°C | Jan · 18°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 133 mm | Aug · 61 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 27 km/h | May · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Poor October
Fair November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 32°C / 18°C | 28°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 17% Comfortable | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 34°C / 20°C | 29°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 19% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 36°C / 21°C | 33°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 39°C / 23°C | 36°C / 20°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 40°C / 24°C | 39°C / 22°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.9h Excellent | 32% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 40°C / 24°C | 40°C / 25°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 37°C / 25°C | 39°C / 27°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 36°C / 26°C | 39°C / 29°C | 7days (61 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 37°C / 26°C | 40°C / 30°C | 7days (50 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 40°C / 26°C | 39°C / 27°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| November best | 37°C / 23°C | 34°C / 20°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 20°C | 29°C / 16°C | 1days (1 mm) Excellent | 9.6h Good | 22% Comfortable | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Gaé are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Gaé, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Gaé is May, with average daytime highs of 40°C (105°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Gaé is January, with average overnight lows of 18°C (65°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Gaé is August, averaging 61mm of precipitation across 7 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Gaé receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Gaé.
The least favorable months to visit Gaé are July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Gaé is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Gaé is 37%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Gaé are 23 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Gaé averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in June.
The annual average dew point in Gaé is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Gaé has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Gaé ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 35°C (95°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Gaé, with a climate score of 4.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Gaé, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 37°C (99°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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