Kaolack, Senegal experiences average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records.
Kaolack, Senegal Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Kaolack, Senegal. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 34°C / 22°C
Feels Like 36°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 41 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 53%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
38°C
April
Avg Low21°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
19°C
January
Avg High33°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High33°C
Avg Low19°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
April (Gusts 34)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, August, September, October due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:37
Daylight 13h
Sunset 19:35
Live conditions—
Kaolack on the map · live conditions
Kaolack, Senegal
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Senegal
- City
- Kaolack
- Population
- 298.9K
- Coordinates
- 14.15°, -16.07°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 37°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 19°C . Feb: 35°C / 20°C . Mar: 37°C / 20°C . Apr: 38°C / 21°C . May: 37°C / 22°C . Jun: 36°C / 24°C . Jul: 33°C / 25°C . Aug: 31°C / 25°C . Sep: 31°C / 24°C . Oct: 34°C / 24°C . Nov: 35°C / 22°C . Dec: 33°C / 19°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: 14 mm. Jul: 97 mm. Aug: 195 mm. Sep: 154 mm. Oct: 33 mm. Nov: 1 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 27%. Feb: 26%. Mar: 33%. Apr: 38%. May: 49%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 75%. Nov: 48%. Dec: 34%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 1.4°C (2.5°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 15 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 37°C | Apr · 38°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 18°C | Jan · 19°C |
| Wettest month | Sep 2025 · 232 mm | Aug · 195 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 18 km/h | Apr · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Good May
Fair June
Poor July
Poor August
Wet September
Poor October
Poor November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 33°C / 19°C | 31°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 27% Comfortable | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 35°C / 20°C | 32°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 37°C / 20°C | 35°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 38°C / 21°C | 38°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 37°C / 22°C | 38°C / 23°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 36°C / 24°C | 39°C / 27°C | 2days (14 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 25°C | 37°C / 29°C | 10days (97 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 25°C | 36°C / 29°C | 18days (195 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 82% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 31°C / 24°C | 37°C / 29°C | 14days (154 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 84% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 34°C / 24°C | 39°C / 29°C | 5days (33 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 35°C / 22°C | 35°C / 22°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 19°C | 31°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 9.8h Good | 34% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Kaolack are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Kaolack, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Kaolack is April, with average daytime highs of 38°C (100°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Kaolack is January, with average overnight lows of 19°C (66°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Kaolack is August, averaging 195mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Kaolack runs through August, September, July, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Kaolack.
Kaolack receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Kaolack.
The least favorable months to visit Kaolack are June, August, September, October, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Kaolack is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Kaolack is 53%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Kaolack are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Kaolack averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 47%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Kaolack is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Kaolack has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh 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 Kaolack ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Kaolack, with a climate score of 3.7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Kaolack, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 36°C (96°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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