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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 57/100

Gandon in October

Fair · 57/100Beach 85/100
High / low32° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation17 mm7 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
October: high / low32° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Gandon averages daytime highs of 32° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 17 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 24%.

Days are 1.2° warmer than in September on average, and November brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

October scores 57/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th 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 06:58 and sets at 18:46 local time, giving 11 h 47 min of daylight. Days shorten by 26 minutes over the month.

Why 57/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%34%
Dry days · 33%54%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 85/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Gandon this month

Saint-Louis
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Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis · 8.3 km NW
30°Oct high
6wet days
64score
Saint-Louis
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Senegal's best in October

Where to go in October
Saint-Louis
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Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis
30°Oct high
6wet days
64score
Saint-Louis
Dakar
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Dakar

Dakar
28°Oct high
14wet days
54score
Dakar
Guédiawaye
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Guédiawaye

Dakar
29°Oct high
14wet days
52score
Guédiawaye
Richard Toll
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Richard Toll

Saint-Louis
38°Oct high
5wet days
47score
Richard Toll
·Questions

Gandon in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Gandon?

October scores 57/100 for Gandon, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 32°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Gandon in October?

Daytime highs average 32°C and night-time lows 26°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Gandon in October?

Gandon receives about 17 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Gandon in October?

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