The best times to visit Cap Skirring for ideal weather are

December 24th to March 18th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Cap Skirring Travel Info

Weather in Cap Skirring

Temperature

Average temperatures in Cap Skirring vary very little. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for most of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 28th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Cap Skirring, the hottest months are October, June, and then July. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early to mid October where highs are regularly around 92.8°F (33.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 77°F (25°C) at night.

Cap Skirring Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Cap Skirring Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Cap Skirring Perceived Temperature (F)

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Cap Skirring Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Cap Skirring Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 90 74.5 64.7
Feb 90.8 74.9 65.7
Mar 88.6 75.2 67
Apr 85.8 75.2 68.7
May 87.3 78.4 72.8
Jun 89.5 82.4 76.9
Jul 88.9 82.2 76.9
Aug 87.6 81.2 76.3
Sep 88.8 81.6 75.6
Oct 91.1 83.1 76.5
Nov 91.5 81.1 73.2
Dec 89.9 76.2 67.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 32.2 23.6 18.2
Feb 32.7 23.8 18.7
Mar 31.4 24 19.4
Apr 29.9 24 20.4
May 30.7 25.8 22.7
Jun 31.9 28 24.9
Jul 31.6 27.9 24.9
Aug 30.9 27.3 24.6
Sep 31.6 27.6 24.2
Oct 32.8 28.4 24.7
Nov 33.1 27.3 22.9
Dec 32.2 24.6 19.6

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Cap Skirring are February, April, and then December. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid August with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of August 13th.

When can you find snow in Cap Skirring? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Cap Skirring.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Cap Skirring (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 1% 0 0.1
Feb 0% 0 0
Mar 0% 0 0.4
Apr 0% 0 0
May 1% 0 0.1
Jun 14% 0 3
Jul 45% 0 11.8
Aug 58% 0 18.4
Sep 52% 0 15.6
Oct 21% 0 4.9
Nov 2% 0 0.4
Dec 0% 0 0

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 1 0 0.3
Feb 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 1
Apr 0 0 0
May 1 0 0.3
Jun 14 0 7.6
Jul 45 0 30
Aug 58 0 46.7
Sep 52 0 39.6
Oct 21 0 12.4
Nov 2 0 1
Dec 0 0 0

 

Humidity and Wind

Cap Skirring has some extremely humid months, with other moderately humid months on the other side of the year. The least humid month is January (47.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is August (81.4%).

Wind in Cap Skirring is usually calm. The windiest month is February, followed by January and April. February’s average wind speed of around 7.1 knots (8.2 MPH or 13.2 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid February where average top sustained speeds reach 12.2 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Cap Skirring.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 6.8 Light breeze 11.8 Significant breeze
Feb 7.1 Gentle breeze 12.2 Significant breeze
Mar 6.5 Light breeze 11 Significant breeze
Apr 6.7 Light breeze 11.1 Significant breeze
May 6 Light breeze 9.9 Significant breeze
Jun 5.5 Light breeze 9.2 Gentle breeze
Jul 5.4 Light breeze 9.5 Significant breeze
Aug 5.6 Light breeze 10 Gentle breeze
Sep 4.7 Light breeze 9.2 Significant breeze
Oct 4 Light breeze 8.6 Gentle breeze
Nov 4.4 Light breeze 8.8 Significant breeze
Dec 6 Light breeze 11 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 47.4%
Feb 51.7%
Mar 62.3%
Apr 69%
May 72%
Jun 72.7%
Jul 76.8%
Aug 81.4%
Sep 81%
Oct 76.1%
Nov 65.4%
Dec 53.9%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Cap Skirring?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings for Senegal; exercise a high degree of caution. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Oct 26, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Cap Skirring, Senegal is August, followed by June and July. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Cap Skirring in September. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 32.7 in September means 32.7% of the tourists vs. August.

 

 

Overall Cap Skirring Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 92.8°F (33.8°C) and 84.6°F (29.2°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is nonexistent with roughly 0 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 4 to 18 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Cap Skirring, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 92°F (33.3°C) and 87.2°F (30.7°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 1 to 16 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Cap Skirring to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 92.8°F (33.8°C) and 88.5°F (31.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a insignificant amount: consistently 0 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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