When to go · Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis in September

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heat, humidity, rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Senegal overall
Prices: Low; Senegal overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Saint-Louis

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heat, humidity, rain).

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Saint-LouisHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 6 days
Dakar and the Atlantic coast, Senegal · Dakar, Saint-Louis, Petite Côterainy
Trade winds keep the coast 5–8 °C (9–14 °F) cooler than inland; January–March evenings can feel cool, and the sea is cold until May.Trade winds keep the coast 9–14 °F (5–8 °C) cooler than inland; January–March evenings can feel cool, and the sea is cold until May.

Senegal overall: Heavy rain and heat; Casamance and Sine-Saloum lodges shut.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Saint-Louis, side by side.

First month

Second month

September: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (heat, humidity, rain).

January: Inside Saint-Louis's best window: Nov–May.

Saint-Louis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.