October verdict

Senegal in October

Weather score72Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

33°C

Rain

76mm

Sun

8h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

72

Very good

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Trip feel

Hot

Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October33°C average high

October is close to Senegal's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to May

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October76mm average rain

October sits on the drier side of Senegal's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October8 hours average sun

October sits close to Senegal's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsFebruary to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October16°C average sea

October is one of Senegal's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to November

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October72 weather score

October sits close to Senegal's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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