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 (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Senegal overall
- Prices
- Low
- Senegal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain and heat), late May (Pentecost crowds).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- PopenguineHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (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).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Popenguine, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8
Jan: 0 (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 (rain and heat), late May (Pentecost crowds).
January: Inside Popenguine's best window: Nov–May.
Popenguine: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen