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Bilma Weather in July

Bilma in July

The short of it: Bilma in July averages a high of 42 °C (107 °F) and a low of 27 °C (80 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 13 h 9 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 42° · low 27° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 13 h 9 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Bilma an average July high of 42°, a low of 27° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 9 min in mid-July.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates July 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bilma runs warmer than most and drier than most in July. Fachi, 155 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

July in Bilma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus June
1° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus August
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 9 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FachiAgadez155 km WSW41°27°3.0 mm
NgourtiDiffa374 km S38°25°25 mm
ZouarTibesti427 km ENE39°25°16 mm

The Almanac · Bilma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
July
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Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Bilma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January26°9°0.0 mm13 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
February30°12°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
March35°16°0.0 mm14 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦
April39°21°1.0 mm14 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
May42°25°0.0 mm14 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
June43°26°3.0 mm12 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
July42°27°1.0 mm12 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
August41°27°6.0 mm12 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
September41°25°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
October38°20°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
November32°13°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December28°9°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bilma in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bilma in July?

Days average 42 °C (107 °F) and nights 27 °C (80 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 42° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Bilma?

The Almanac gives July 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Bilma in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 13 h 9 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 1 min in December to 13 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Bilma in July?

Hardly — July nights average 27 °C (80 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bilma in July?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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