Tambacounda weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tambacounda, Senegal. Like most weather services, we show Tambacounda at one spot: Tambacounda, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 72%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season Mar–Aug
About Tambacounda weather
Is it raining in Tambacounda right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Tambacounda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–39° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Tambacounda lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tambacounda?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tambacounda weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tambacounda?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tambacounda is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 31°C (88°F) in September to 42°C (108°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Tambacounda?
August is the wettest month, with about 223 mm (8.8 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Tambacounda?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (108°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does Tambacounda have a rainy season?
Yes. Aug–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Oct–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Tambacounda), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tambacounda
Weather can differ a lot within Tambacounda: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tambacounda | Oct–Jan | Aug–Sep | 31–42°C | 656 mm |
| Koumpentoum | Oct–Jan | Aug–Sep | 31–42°C | 675 mm |