Senegal

Velingara

Senegal
Velingara, Senegal
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Sizeable Casamance town in Senegal's historic Fouladou region, Velingara sits in gently rolling inland country within reach of water, offering a grounded base for exploring this culturally distinct corner of southern Senegal.

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  • Population45,431
  • Nearest water from center 15 km9.3 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 38 km23 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
27°80°
0mm0.0in
F
29°84°
0mm0.0in
M
31°88°
0mm0.0in
A
32°90°
0mm0.0in
M
33°91°
5mm0.3in
J
31°87°
45mm1.8in
J
27°81°
175mm6.9in
A
26°79°
260mm10.3in
S
26°80°
200mm7.8in
O
28°82°
60mm2.4in
N
28°82°
5mm0.2in
D
27°80°
0mm0.1in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Velingara: quick answers

Where is Velingara?

Velingara is in Senegal.

How do you get to Velingara?

The nearest airport is Tambacounda (TUD), about 1 hr 51 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Velingara?

The warmest month is May, averaging 33°C91°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 26°C79°F. The wettest month is August, with about 262 mm10.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)