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Temperature in Senegal in May

May in Senegal has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Dakar with 24°C to extremely high temperatures in Matam with 43°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Matam and 22°C in Dakar.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Senegal in May?

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in May in Senegal?
  • Based on our systematic data collection, Matam has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 43°C, while at night is goes down to an approximate temperature of 29°C."

  • What is the coldest city in May in Senegal?
  • When looking through our records, we find that Dakar stands out as the coolest city in Senegal for the month of May. Daytime highs average 24°C and it cools down to about 22°C at night.

  • How much sun does Senegal get in May?
  • The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine in Dakar. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
  • The water temperature averages approximately 22°C in Dakar this month, a rehreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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