Mbour climate
Mbour (Senegal) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 558 mm22 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mbour climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3087 | 1661 | 2374 | 50.2 |
| Feb | 3188 | 1661 | 2475 | 30.1 |
| Mar | 3392 | 1762 | 2577 | 50.2 |
| Apr | 3392 | 1763 | 2578 | 40.1 |
| May | 3493 | 1967 | 2780 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 3392 | 2373 | 2882 | 210.8 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2476 | 2882 | 903.5 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 2028.0 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 1716.7 |
| Oct | 3290 | 2475 | 2883 | 491.9 |
| Nov | 3391 | 2069 | 2780 | 40.1 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1864 | 2476 | 30.1 |
| Year | 3493 | 1661 | 2679 | 55822 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39% | 45% | 5.3 | 11:21 |
| Feb | 44% | 40% | 6.0 | 11:39 |
| Mar | 50% | 38% | 6.7 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 57% | 36% | 7.0 | 12:27 |
| May | 61% | 42% | 6.9 | 12:47 |
| Jun | 66% | 56% | 6.5 | 12:58 |
| Jul | 73% | 66% | 6.1 | 12:54 |
| Aug | 80% | 74% | 5.7 | 12:36 |
| Sep | 82% | 63% | 5.6 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 75% | 42% | 5.8 | 11:47 |
| Nov | 59% | 44% | 5.4 | 11:26 |
| Dec | 46% | 49% | 5.0 | 11:17 |
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 Mbour is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C87 °F and lows 16 °C61 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.9 °C8.9 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 558 mm22 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 83% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–May. The wettest month is August (202 mm8.0 in), the driest is May (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 39% in January to 82% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of April. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 15 km/h (9 mph) in April. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Mbour
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 30 °C87 °F to 31 °C88 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (202 mm8.0 in) and humid (80% 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 Mbour
- Wetter months (July–October) — highs 3087 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 2475 to 25 °C77 °F, about 128 mm5.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (November–June) — highs 3087 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1661 to 23 °C73 °F, about 6 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Mbour compares
Compared with Thiès, about 41 km to the north, Mbour is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (1.8 °C3.2 °F warmer).
Of the 12 places in Senegal covered by World Climates, Mbour is the 9th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th 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 (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Serekunda (Gambia, Aw), Manta (Ecuador, BSh) and Mazatlán (Mexico, As).
Nearby places
- Thiès 41 km · 25 °C78 °F · 535 mm21 in
- Pikine 60 km · 24 °C76 °F · 514 mm20 in
- Dakar 60 km · 24 °C76 °F · 556 mm22 in
- Diourbel 81 km · 28 °C82 °F · 636 mm25 in
- Kaolack 101 km · 27 °C81 °F · 725 mm29 in
- Serekunda 114 km · 25 °C77 °F · 829 mm33 in
- Touba 127 km · 28 °C83 °F · 553 mm22 in
- Louga 155 km · 27 °C80 °F · 479 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mbour?
October is the warmest month in Mbour, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mbour?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F) and an average low of 16 °C (61 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mbour?
August is the wettest month with about 202 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Mbour?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
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.