City, Senegal
Saint-Louis weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Saint-Louis
Nov–Apr is dry and cooler; the migratory bird season at Djoudj peaks Nov–Mar. Jul–Oct is hot and rainy; the jazz festival is typically in late May or early June.
Saint-Louis weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan29°3 mm
- Feb30°9 mm
- Mar33°38 mm
- Apr33°2 mm
- May34°0 mm
- Jun34°10 mm
- Jul33°65 mm
- Aug32°123 mm
- Sep33°109 mm
- Oct34°20 mm
- Nov33°1 mm
- Dec30°0 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 16°C60°F | 3 mm | 34% | Pleasant |
| February | 30°C87°F | 16°C61°F | 9 mm | 40% | Pleasant |
| March | 33°C91°F | 17°C63°F | 38 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| April | 33°C92°F | 18°C64°F | 2 mm | 55% | Hot |
| May | 34°C93°F | 19°C67°F | 0 mm | 57% | Hot |
| June | 34°C94°F | 22°C72°F | 10 mm | 61% | Hot |
| July | 33°C92°F | 24°C76°F | 65 mm | 67% | Hot |
| August | 32°C90°F | 25°C78°F | 123 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| September | 33°C91°F | 25°C78°F | 109 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| October | 34°C94°F | 24°C75°F | 20 mm | 63% | Hot |
| November | 33°C91°F | 20°C68°F | 1 mm | 49% | Hot |
| December | 30°C87°F | 17°C63°F | 0 mm | 39% | Pleasant |
Best months across Senegal
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Saint-Louis?
Nov–Apr. Nov–Apr is dry and cooler; the migratory bird season at Djoudj peaks Nov–Mar. Jul–Oct is hot and rainy; the jazz festival is typically in late May or early June.
When is the rainy season in Saint-Louis?
Rain peaks in August with about 123 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Saint-Louis?
June, with average highs of 34°C (94°F).
How cold does Saint-Louis get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 16°C (60°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- UNESCO World Heritage: Island of Saint-Louis
- Senegal national parks (Djoudj)
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.