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Fatick, Senegal

Diofior

Diofior is a small town in Fatick, Senegal, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,795 (2023). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now34°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population12,795
Local time15:43
14.19° N, 16.66° WElevation 3 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Diofiorweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec41October
October: high / low31° / 25°
Rain this month35mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Diofior at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in November

Coolest month18°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

175 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

October

Monuments nearby1+

within 9.2 km

Weather in Diofior

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
34°C

Partly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct35°25°
Fri23 Oct37°26°
Sat24 Oct35°25°
Sun25 Oct34°25°
Mon26 Oct35°26°
Tue27 Oct35°24°
Wed28 Oct33°23°
Thu29 Oct34°22°
Fri30 Oct33°21°
Sat31 Oct34°22°

When to go to Diofior

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score837570727362424141416876
High29°31°32°32°31°30°30°29°30°31°32°30°
Low18°19°20°20°22°24°25°25°25°25°23°20°
Rain (mm)21001211162281753511
Wet days0111171827271400
Sea21°20°19°20°22°26°28°28°29°29°27°24°

What's on in Diofior

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Diofior

All monuments

Outdoors around Diofior

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

PiscicultureAquariums
6.8 km
BaboucarCamp sites
6.8 km
Ancien projet d'aquaculture (crevettes)Aquariums
8.2 km

Nature around Diofior

Nature in Senegal

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Senegal seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Diofior

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Diofior

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Diofior from above

Getting to Diofior

Blaise Diagne International AirportDSS
70 km
Banjul International AirportBJL
95 km
Ziguinchor AirportZIG
186 km
Embarcadère Ndangane CampementFerry port
14 km
Embarcadère Ndangane SambouPirogues (courrier)
14 km

Places near Diofior

Places with a climate like Diofior

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Diofior?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Diofior.
What is the hottest month in Diofior?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Diofior?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Diofior?
September is the wettest month with about 175 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Diofior?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 19°C.