Dakar weather in July (Senegal)

What is the weather forecast for Dakar in July? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For July, the weather in Dakar is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 28°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 26°C.

Precipitation

Dakar in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dakar climate page with graphs.

 

Dakar, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 233 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 58%  

Where to go in Senegal in July

Find out more about the weather in Senegal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dakar.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Senegal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Senegal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.