Kaolack climate
Kaolack (Senegal) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 725 mm29 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kaolack climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3290 | 1660 | 2475 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 3494 | 1763 | 2678 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 3799 | 1965 | 2882 | 10.0 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2068 | 2984 | 20.1 |
| May | 38100 | 2170 | 3085 | 20.1 |
| Jun | 3696 | 2474 | 3085 | 512.0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 2476 | 2883 | 1425.6 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2475 | 2781 | 26410 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2475 | 2781 | 2038.0 |
| Oct | 3289 | 2374 | 2882 | 562.2 |
| Nov | 3392 | 2068 | 2780 | 20.1 |
| Dec | 3290 | 1762 | 2576 | 00.0 |
| Year | 38101 | 1660 | 2781 | 72529 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32% | 45% | 5.3 | 11:22 |
| Feb | 32% | 40% | 6.0 | 11:40 |
| Mar | 36% | 38% | 6.7 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 42% | 36% | 7.0 | 12:26 |
| May | 48% | 42% | 6.9 | 12:47 |
| Jun | 60% | 56% | 6.5 | 12:57 |
| Jul | 75% | 66% | 6.1 | 12:53 |
| Aug | 84% | 74% | 5.7 | 12:35 |
| Sep | 85% | 63% | 5.6 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 78% | 42% | 5.8 | 11:47 |
| Nov | 55% | 44% | 5.4 | 11:27 |
| Dec | 40% | 49% | 5.0 | 11:18 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kaolack is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 32 °C90 °F and lows 16 °C60 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.8 °C10.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 725 mm29 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 84% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is August (264 mm10 in), the driest is December (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 32% in February to 85% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 12 km/h (8 mph) in May. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kaolack
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January and October: average highs of 32 °C89 °F to 32 °C90 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C87 °F, very wet (264 mm10 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kaolack
- Wetter months (July–September) — highs 3086 to 32 °C90 °F, lows around 24 °C75 °F, about 203 mm8.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–June) — highs 3289 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1660 to 24 °C74 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Kaolack compares
Compared with Touba, about 82 km to the north, Kaolack is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F cooler and receives 31% more precipitation (725 mm29 in vs 553 mm22 in). The difference is largest in June (2 °C3.6 °F cooler).
Of the 12 places in Senegal covered by World Climates, Kaolack is the 5th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Senegal climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Veraval (India, Aw), Porbandar (India, BSh) and Junagadh (India, Aw).
Nearby places
- Diourbel 58 km · 28 °C82 °F · 636 mm25 in
- Touba 82 km · 28 °C83 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Mbour 101 km · 26 °C79 °F · 558 mm22 in
- Serekunda 103 km · 25 °C77 °F · 829 mm33 in
- Thiès 116 km · 25 °C78 °F · 535 mm21 in
- Pikine 157 km · 24 °C76 °F · 514 mm20 in
- Dakar 160 km · 24 °C76 °F · 556 mm22 in
- Louga 164 km · 27 °C80 °F · 479 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kaolack?
May is the warmest month in Kaolack, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kaolack?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (60 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kaolack?
August is the wettest month with about 264 mm (10.4 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kaolack?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.