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When to go · Popenguine

Popenguine in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain and heat), late May (Pentecost crowds).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C / 24°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Senegal overall
Prices
Low
Senegal overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Popenguine

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain and heat), late May (Pentecost crowds).

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • PopenguineHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 8 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).

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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