Sédhiou weather in December
In December, Sédhiou sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 2 mm of rain across 0.2 wet days and about 11.3 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Sédhiou's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sédhiou's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- 0.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min
- 7:21 AM – 6:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Sédhiou is town in Senegal.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical December day in Sédhiou reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 20 |
| 2 | 33 | 20 |
| 3 | 33 | 20 |
| 4 | 33 | 20 |
| 5 | 33 | 20 |
| 6 | 33 | 20 |
| 7 | 33 | 20 |
| 8 | 33 | 20 |
| 9 | 33 | 20 |
| 10 | 33 | 19 |
| 11 | 33 | 19 |
| 12 | 33 | 19 |
| 13 | 33 | 19 |
| 14 | 33 | 19 |
| 15 | 33 | 19 |
| 16 | 33 | 19 |
| 17 | 33 | 19 |
| 18 | 33 | 19 |
| 19 | 33 | 19 |
| 20 | 33 | 19 |
| 21 | 33 | 19 |
| 22 | 33 | 19 |
| 23 | 33 | 19 |
| 24 | 33 | 19 |
| 25 | 33 | 19 |
| 26 | 33 | 19 |
| 27 | 33 | 19 |
| 28 | 33 | 19 |
| 29 | 33 | 19 |
| 30 | 33 | 19 |
| 31 | 33 | 19 |
How December really feels in Sédhiou
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Sédhiou weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 35° / 20° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 37° / 22° | 0 | 0 | 11.9 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 38° / 23° | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 1.5 |
| May | 37° / 24° | 2 | 0.5 | 12.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 35° / 25° | 45 | 7.3 | 12.7 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 31° / 25° | 223 | 22.3 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 331 | 27.5 | 12.4 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 238 | 23.3 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 33° / 24° | 75 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 33° / 22° | 6 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 33° / 19° | 2 | 0.2 | 11.3 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 40%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Cloudier (%) | 38 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 38 |
| 2 | 62 | 38 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 60 | 40 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 60 | 40 |
| 10 | 60 | 40 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 59 | 41 |
| 13 | 59 | 41 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 60 | 40 |
| 20 | 60 | 40 |
| 21 | 61 | 39 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 61 | 39 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 62 | 38 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Sédhiou gets around 2 mm of rain over 0.2 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 12% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 |
| Comfortable (%) | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 8 |
| 2 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 8 |
| 3 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| 4 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 7 |
| 5 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 15 | 6 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 5 |
| 7 | 31 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 5 |
| 8 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 4 |
| 9 | 36 | 30 | 20 | 11 | 3 |
| 10 | 38 | 30 | 18 | 11 | 3 |
| 11 | 40 | 30 | 17 | 10 | 2 |
| 12 | 42 | 30 | 16 | 10 | 2 |
| 13 | 44 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| 14 | 46 | 29 | 14 | 9 | 1 |
| 15 | 48 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| 16 | 49 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| 17 | 51 | 28 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| 18 | 53 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 19 | 54 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 20 | 57 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 21 | 58 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 22 | 60 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 23 | 63 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 24 | 64 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 25 | 65 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 26 | 67 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 27 | 69 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| 28 | 70 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 29 | 72 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 | 73 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 | 75 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of December to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:13 AM to 7:28 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 7:13 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 7:13 | 6:31 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:32 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 7:14 | 6:32 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 7:15 | 6:32 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 7:15 | 6:32 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 7:16 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 7:17 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 7:17 | 6:33 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 7:18 | 6:34 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 7:18 | 6:34 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 7:19 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 7:19 | 6:35 |
| 14 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:35 |
| 15 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:36 |
| 16 | 11.3 | 7:21 | 6:36 |
| 17 | 11.3 | 7:21 | 6:37 |
| 18 | 11.3 | 7:22 | 6:37 |
| 19 | 11.3 | 7:22 | 6:37 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 7:23 | 6:38 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 7:23 | 6:38 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 7:24 | 6:39 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 7:24 | 6:39 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 7:25 | 6:40 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 7:25 | 6:40 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 7:25 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 7:26 | 6:41 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 7:26 | 6:42 |
| 29 | 11.3 | 7:27 | 6:42 |
| 30 | 11.3 | 7:27 | 6:43 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 7:28 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.19 kWh/m² to a high of 7.14 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 5.28 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sédhiou
None of Sédhiou's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Sédhiou sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Sédhiou's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Sédhiou sees seasonal dust haze (February–July), heaviest in June.
Is December a good time to visit Sédhiou?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Sédhiou for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Sédhiou in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Sédhiou sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 19°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Sédhiou in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sédhiou peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Sédhiou in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sédhiou is worst in February — around 108 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.9× the cleanest month (August, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 71 | 108 | 89 | 61 | 52 | 52 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 47 | 61 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 108 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 89 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 61 | Unhealthy |
| May | 52 | Poor |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 47 | Poor |
| Dec | 61 | Unhealthy |
Where is Sédhiou?
Sédhiou sits at 12.7°N, 15.6°W, 21 m above sea level, in Senegal. The nearest listed city is Goudomp, 37 km away.
Topography around Sédhiou
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sédhiou.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sédhiou has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 39 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 54 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 70 m.
The land around Sédhiou is covered by water (37%) within 3 km, trees (43%) and shrubs (31%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and shrubs (24%) within 80 km.
Senegal travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / E / K
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 36% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,955
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 27%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2015
- Road deaths
- 23.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 442
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sédhiou (12.7081°, -15.5569°, elevation 21 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).