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September · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 46/100

Saint-Louis in September

Mixed · 46/100Beach 72/100
High / low30° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation94 mm18 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
16.02° N, 16.49° WElevation 8 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goSaint-Louis · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
September: high / low30° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Saint-Louis averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 94 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

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

September scores 46/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Saint-Louis. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:09 local time, giving 12 h 14 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 46/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%54%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Beach score this month: 72/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Saint-Louis this month

Gandon
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Gandon

Saint-Louis · 8.3 km SE
30°Sep high
21wet days
43score
Gandon
ivTop of the table

Senegal's best in September

Where to go in September
Dakar
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Dakar

Dakar
28°Sep high
26wet days
49score
Dakar
Guédiawaye
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Guédiawaye

Dakar
28°Sep high
26wet days
49score
Guédiawaye
Rufisque
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Rufisque

Dakar
29°Sep high
26wet days
45score
Rufisque
Sali Portudal
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Sali Portudal

Thies
29°Sep high
27wet days
44score
Sali Portudal
·Questions

Saint-Louis in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Saint-Louis?

September scores 46/100 for Saint-Louis, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 30°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Saint-Louis in September?

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

Does it rain a lot in Saint-Louis in September?

Saint-Louis receives about 94 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Saint-Louis in September?

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