Senegal · SummerMonth summary
Senegal weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 93°F
🌧 Rainy days
38% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Senegal in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in July (7.0/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Senegal in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in July
In the height of summer, Senegal sees high temperatures (34°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 38% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 66°F | 93°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 February | 70°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 73°F | 102°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 77°F | 106°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 79°F | 104°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 79°F | 100°F | 11% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 77°F | 93°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 90°F | 58% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 75°F | 90°F | 48% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🥵 October | 77°F | 97°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 November | 72°F | 99°F | 0% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 68°F | 95°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
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, Senegal averages 93°F, 38% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
July vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -38%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Senegal in July
Is July a good time to visit Senegal?
July is an acceptable time for Senegal (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Senegal in July?
With 93°F max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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