Touba in August

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (heavy rain, roads may flood).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Touba's best window: Nov–May (dry season).
• DecemberGreatInside Touba's best window: Nov–May (dry season).
• JanuaryGreatInside Touba's best window: Nov–May (dry season).
• FebruaryGreatInside Touba's best window: Nov–May (dry season).

• ToubaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 382 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 382 days
• Sine-Saloum and the Gambia fringe, Senegal · Toubacouta, Palmarin, Kaolackrainy

  Harmattan dust some weeks Jan–Mar; the delta is at its best for birds Nov–Apr.

• Inland north and east, Senegal · Touba, Tambacounda, Niokolo-Koba, Kédougourainy

  40 °C (104 °F)+ in April–May; Niokolo-Koba tracks close in the rains (roughly Jul–Oct).104 °F (40 °C)+ in April–May; Niokolo-Koba tracks close in the rains (roughly Jul–Oct).

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 · Senegal overall

Low

Prices · Senegal overall

Low

Senegal overall: Wettest month, hot and sticky; the Grand Magal of Touba may fall here (check).

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Touba, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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