Dakar weather in July
July is a fair month to visit Dakar: highs of 27°C (81°F) and about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (82°F). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with June, it is warmer and wetter; August brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dakar, the largest city in Dakar. See below for other places.
Is July a good time to visit Dakar?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
July is a fair month in Dakar. The weather is usually best in Oct–Jun.
Does it rain a lot in Dakar in July?
Some rain is normal: about 79 mm (3.1 in) falls in an average July. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Dakar in July?
Days average 27°C (81°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Dakar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | 53% | 23°C (73°F) | best |
| February | 22°C (72°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm | 59% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| March | 22°C (71°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 mm | 51% | 17°C (63°F) | best |
| April | 21°C (71°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 6 mm | 53% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 54% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 14 mm | 66% | 26°C (78°F) | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | 74% | 28°C (82°F) | fair |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 191 mm | 75% | 29°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 170 mm | 68% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 49 mm | 50% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | 53% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 55% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dakar in July
Weather can differ a lot within Dakar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Pikine | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Guédiawaye | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 72 mm | fair |
| Rufisque | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Rufisque est | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Yoff | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Bargny | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Bargny Guèdj | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Bargny Ngoude | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | fair |
| Diamniadio | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Sébikhotane | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 90 mm | fair |
| Niakoul Rab | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 72 mm | fair |