Ziguinchor experiences a hot and dry climate year-round, with temperatures fluctuating between warm winter months and scorching summer highs. The coolest months are January and February, with average temperatures around 25-26°C, while the hottest months are March to May, with temperatures often reaching 40-43°C. June and July bring a slight respite from the heat, but still see average temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s. August is the coolest month of the second half of the year, with temperatures dipping slightly below 30°C, before rising again through to October. The dry season peaks from March to May, while the wettest months are typically July and August.