Weather in May in Senegal
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 is the weather like 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 to very hot in Matam at 43°C. At night it cools down to 29°C in Matam and 22°C in Dakar.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Senegal, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Dakar.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dakar enjoys approximately 291 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Senegal's conditions throughout the year, check out our Senegal climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Senegal?
Dakar
In May Dakar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saly Portudal
In May Saly Portudal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mbour
In May Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Somone
In May Somone generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Niaga
In May Niaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best 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, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Dakar.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Senegal.
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