When to go · Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis in December
Great month. Inside Saint-Louis's best window: Nov–May.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 17°C63°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Senegal overall
- Prices
- High
- Senegal overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Saint-Louis
Inside Saint-Louis's best window: Nov–May.
Weather in December
- Saint-LouisHighs around 30 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 0 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 63 °F, rain on about 0 days
- Dakar and the Atlantic coast, Senegal · Dakar, Saint-Louis, Petite Côtebest weather
Trade winds keep the coast 5–8 °C cooler than inland; January–March evenings can feel cool, and the sea is cold until May.Trade winds keep the coast 9–14 °F cooler than inland; January–March evenings can feel cool, and the sea is cold until May.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Senegal overall
- High
- Prices · Senegal overall
- High
Senegal overall: Peak: pleasant heat, Christmas on the Petite Côte; book Saint-Louis and delta lodges early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen