Senegal

Senegal Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Senegal in July.

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Planning a trip to Senegal this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Senegal in July

In July, Senegal experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Dakar at 28°C (82°F) to very hot in Matam at 38°C (100°F). At night it cools down to 27°C (81°F) in Matam and 26°C (79°F) in Dakar.

To explore the conditions in Senegal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Saint-Louis with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Ziguinchor with 278 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Dakar enjoys about 233 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Senegal.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Senegal

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (July)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (July)

Dakar

In July Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
233 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In July Saly Portudal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
233 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In July Mbour generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
233 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mbour →

Somone

In July Somone generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
233 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Somone →

Niaga

In July Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
233 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Niaga →

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Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Senegal in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Saly Portudal 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Cap Skirring 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Toubakouta 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Kafountine 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Ziguinchor 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 278 mm (11 in)

Senegal weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in July?

Senegal typically experiences perfect weather in July, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dakar average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Senegal in July?

In Dakar, the average daytime high in July is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in Senegal. Dakar averages only about 31 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Senegal with overall perfect weather in Dakar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dakar. In contrast, September tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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