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°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- 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
- PopenguineHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, 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