Climate normals · 1970–2000
Ziguinchor Climate
Ziguinchor is a city in Senegal (12) with a population of about 214,874. Its average annual temperature is 26.2°C (79°F), with roughly 1260 mm of rain per year.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1260
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Ziguinchor Climate
Ziguinchor has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 1260 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1260
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 0 mm |
| February | 25° / 78° | 0 mm |
| March | 26° / 79° | 0 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 0 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 4 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 95 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 313 mm |
| August | 26° / 80° | 431 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 312 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 98 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 6 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Ziguinchor
The most comfortable months to visit Ziguinchor are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 16°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Ziguinchor are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Ziguinchor, Senegal has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 1260 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is January.
In June, the hottest month, daily highs in Ziguinchor average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.