What’s the climate like in Ziguinchor?
The current climate of Ziguinchor features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 38°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Ziguinchor in recent years was 49°C in April 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in December 2016.
On average, Ziguinchor receives 1538 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Ziguinchor?
The best time to visit Ziguinchor for pleasant to warm weather is January and December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Ziguinchor.
Climate Table of Ziguinchor
The climate table of Ziguinchor shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 35 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 20 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 8,8 | 77 | 322 | 587 | 390 | 145 | 7,2 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 36°C
- Highest temperature: 38°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in August
- Precipitation: 1538 mm per year, averaging 128 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in February, March and 0,1 mm in December
- Wettest months: 587 mm in August, 390 mm in September and 322 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Ziguinchor
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Ziguinchor, Senegal. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Ziguinchor
This graph shows how much precipitation Ziguinchor, Senegal, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Ziguinchor
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Ziguinchor, Senegal. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Ziguinchor
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Ziguinchor, Senegal. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Ziguinchor
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Ziguinchor, Senegal, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Ziguinchor by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ziguinchor. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
