Outdoor activities Potential
Poor
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Casamance?
The best time to visit Casamance for hiking is January, February, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Casamance, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Casamance
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 0 |
February | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 0 |
March | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 0 |
April | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 0 |
May | 39Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 7 |
June | 25Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 100 |
July | 6Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 28° | 280 |
August | 5Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 419 |
September | 6Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 308 |
October | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 102 |
November | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 6 |
December | 45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 1 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Casamance
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