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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 44/100

Gandon in August

Mixed · 44/100Beach 73/100
High / low30° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation109 mm22 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
15.96° N, 16.44° WElevation 8 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goGandon · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
August: high / low30° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Gandon averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 109 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 37%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 44/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Gandon. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 19:31 local time, giving 12 h 40 min of daylight. Days shorten by 23 minutes over the month.

Why 44/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%53%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%88%

Beach score this month: 73/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Gandon this month

Saint-Louis
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Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis · 8.3 km NW
29°Aug high
20wet days
48score
Saint-Louis
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Where to go in August
Dakar
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Dakar

Dakar
28°Aug high
25wet days
49score
Dakar
Saint-Louis
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Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis
29°Aug high
20wet days
48score
Saint-Louis
Guédiawaye
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Guédiawaye

Dakar
28°Aug high
25wet days
48score
Guédiawaye
Rufisque
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Rufisque

Dakar
29°Aug high
25wet days
44score
Rufisque
·Questions

Gandon in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Gandon?

August scores 44/100 for Gandon, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Gandon in August?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Gandon in August?

Gandon receives about 109 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 22 days.

Can you swim in Gandon in August?

The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.