When to go · Mbour
Mbour in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Senegal overall
- Prices
- Low
- Senegal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- MbourHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Grand Magal of Touba big impact
Aug 2026 (lunar — check) · Senegal
Millions of Mouride pilgrims head to Touba; roads through the centre are blocked.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Senegal overall
- Low
- Prices · Senegal overall
- Low
Senegal overall: Wettest month, hot and sticky; the Grand Magal of Touba may fall here (check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mbour, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 1
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season).
January: Inside Mbour's best window: Nov–May.
Mbour: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen