Senegal

Senegal Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Senegal in May.

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Dakar Saly Portudal Cap Skirring Toubakouta

Planning a getaway to Senegal this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Senegal in May

Senegal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Dakar at 24°C (75°F) to very hot in Matam at 43°C (109°F). At night it cools down to 29°C (84°F) in Matam and 22°C (72°F) in Dakar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Senegal, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Popenguine with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to almost no rainfall in Tambacounda with 4.1 mm (0.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Dakar gets approximately 291 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Senegal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Senegal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dakar)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Senegal in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Senegal.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Senegal

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Senegal?

Temperature range in Senegal (May)

Precipitation variation in Senegal (May)

Dakar

In May Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dakar →

Saly Portudal

In May Saly Portudal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Saly Portudal →

Mbour

In May Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Somone

In May Somone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
2.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Niaga

In May Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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In our records: Senegal May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Senegal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Senegal reached 49°C (120°F) in Tambacounda on May 17, 2010.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Senegal in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Saly Portudal 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Toubakouta 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Kafountine 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Ziguinchor 38°C (100°F) 24°C (75°F) 2.2 mm (0.1 in)

Senegal weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Senegal in May?

Expect perfect weather across Senegal in May. The popular destination of Dakar averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Senegal in May?

Average temperatures in Senegal during May range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Dakar.

Does Senegal get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Senegal during May, with Dakar averaging close to 0.2 mm (0.01 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Senegal?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Senegal with overall perfect weather in Dakar.

On average, the best time to visit Senegal is in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December with generally perfect weather in Dakar. On the other hand, the weather in September tends to be tolerable.

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We have much more information about the climate in Senegal.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Senegal? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Senegal.

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