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Dakar in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dakar in July and see if it is worth visiting.
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July

Weather in Dakar in July 2024

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Dakar in July? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 3 rainy days and 26 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
26 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
25 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dakar has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Dakar in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dakar for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +75°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +82°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +81°F.

Is Dakar warm or cold in July?

Dakar is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how July is compared to other months in Dakar:

Climate in Dakar in July

Dakar weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+79°F+81°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+70°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+97°F
Rainfall
1 mm26 mm122 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%77%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
1231
Cloudy days
182522
Rainy days
038
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 26 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 77%. Winds are calmer in comparison to June, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in June to 3 in July.

Next month (August) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Dakar in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dakar is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Dakar based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 35 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during July, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
July is one of the rainiest months in Dakar, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dakar wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 122 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Dakar?

This is the weather in Dakar in July 2023:
1 July
☁️
+80°F
2 July
☁️
+79°F
3 July
☁️
+81°F
4 July
☁️
+80°F
5 July
☁️
+82°F
6 July
☁️
+82°F
7 July
☁️
+80°F
8 July
☀️
+82°F
9 July
☁️
+82°F
10 July
☁️
+80°F
11 July
☁️
+82°F
12 July
☁️
+82°F
13 July
☁️
+80°F
14 July
☁️
+80°F
15 July
☁️
+82°F
16 July
☁️
+82°F
17 July
☁️
+80°F
18 July
☁️
+83°F
19 July
☁️
+84°F
20 July
☁️
+83°F
21 July
☁️
+83°F
22 July
☁️
+84°F
23 July
🌧️
+82°F
24 July
🌧️
+81°F
25 July
☁️
+84°F
26 July
🌧️
+84°F
27 July
☁️
+84°F
28 July
☁️
+83°F
29 July
☁️
+84°F
30 July
☁️
+83°F
31 July
🌧️
+81°F
In July 2023 Dakar had 1 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dakar climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dakar in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+84°F) and the highest in 2021 (+89°F). The driest year was 2019 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 117 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dakar in July:

Is July a good time to visit Dakar?

July is a really good time to go to Dakar. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dakar.

Can you sunbathe in Dakar in July?

July is warm in Dakar. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Dakar rainy in July?

Dakar is usually dry in July. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Dakar in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dakar in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Dakar

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dakar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.