Visit Dakar in July? Score 8.5/10 [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

25°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

22% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 22%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: July is genuinely excellent for Dakar if you're seeking warm waters and reliable sunshine. Expect balmy 25–29°C days with a refreshing Atlantic breeze, minimal rain (just 22%), and solid daylight for exploring. Perfect timing if you love swimming and beach time without the winter crowds.

By trip type

Dakar in July by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in July

🎯 Water at 26°C and lively beaches — July is peak swimming season in Dakar Summer in Dakar brings pleasant temperatures (29°C) and long sunny days (11.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	20°C	27°C	1%	0.1	10.7h	9.2/10
☀️ February	19°C	26°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	9.1/10
🌤️ March	19°C	24°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	8.8/10
🌤️ April	20°C	24°C	0%	0.0	11.8h	8.9/10
☀️ May	21°C	25°C	0%	0.0	11.7h	9.1/10
☀️ June	23°C	28°C	4%	0.2	11.5h	9.4/10
☀️ July	25°C	29°C	22%	1.2	11.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ August	26°C	29°C	49%	4.3	10.6h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	26°C	29°C	41%	3.7	11.0h	7.8/10
☀️ October	26°C	31°C	9%	0.5	10.7h	8.3/10
☀️ November	25°C	30°C	1%	0.1	10.3h	8.7/10
☀️ December	22°C	28°C	2%	0.0	10.1h	9.2/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Dakar averages 29°C, 22% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10. See methodology →

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