Saint-Louis weather in May (Senegal)

How is the weather in Saint-Louis in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Saint-Louis the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Saint-Louis in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint-Louis climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Louis, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 69%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 282 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Senegal in May

Find out more about the weather in Senegal in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Saint-Louis in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saint-Louis.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Senegal? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Senegal. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.