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Casamance Weather in May

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

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Dakar Cap Skirring

Are you planning a trip a to Casamance, Senegal in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Casamance in May

Casamance, Senegal is a region in Senegal. May in Casamance generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Dakar to 28°C (82°F) in Cap Skirring. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Cap Skirring and 22°C (72°F) in Dakar.

To explore the conditions in Casamance, Senegal in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) in Dakar.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Dakar sees around 291 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Casamance by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Casamance - 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) June26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust29°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 Casamance in May

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

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 Casamance

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

Temperature range in Casamance (May)

Precipitation variation in Casamance (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 excellent 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
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Dakar →

Cap Skirring

In May Cap Skirring generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
2 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Casamance, in Senegal.

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 Casamance in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dakar 24°C (75°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Cap Skirring 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)

Casamance weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Casamance, Senegal in May?

Casamance, Senegal typically experiences excellent weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dakar average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 22°C (72°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Casamance, Senegal in May?

Average temperatures in Casamance, 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 Casamance, Senegal get a lot of rain in May?

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

Is May a Good Time to Visit Casamance, Senegal?

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

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

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