Senegal in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Senegal in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Senegal. These predictions are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Dakar
perfect weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
74°F
Clear/Sunny
82% of time
17%
2%
1%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
88% of time
11%
1%
1%
Weather at 6pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
89% of time
11%
1%
1%
Weather at 3am
74°F
81%
17%
3%
1%
Where to go in Senegal in may?
Where to go in Senegal in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Cap Vert-Thies (Dakar, Saly Portudal, Joal Fadiouth...) | 77°F to 99°F | 0 day | 72°F to 74°F | perfect weather* |
| Casamance (Cap Skirring, Kolda (Casamance), Kafountine...) | 81°F to 108°F | 1 day | 77°F | perfect weather* |
| Central of Senegal (Sokone, Koungheul, Saloum Delta National Park...) | 83°F to 108°F | 0 à 1 days | 74°F | tolerable weather* |
| North of Senegal (Saint-Louis, Matam, Louga...) | 99°F to 110°F | 0 day | 72°F | good weather* |
| South East of Senegal (Tambacounda, Kedougou, Niokolo-Koba National Park...) | 106°F to 110°F | 1 à 2 days | tolerable weather |
Where should you go in Senegal in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Senegal in may ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.
On the month of may the weather in Senegal is perfect. It concerns the city of Dakar only. Thus, in Dakar the conditions are met so that you can enjoy a maximum your travel: the sun is guaranteed, it rains very little and the humidity is not too high. It is therefore the ideal month to visit this city!
Please note that the weather is still favorable in the cities of Cap Skirring, Ziguinchor, Saint-Louis, M'bour and Saly Portudal. Around here, temperatures are pleasing and allow you to visit and enjoy the sun.
If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example to go sightseeing, the city of Casamance have a just ok weather for this kind of activity in may. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel in Matam that month because the climate is bad.
Climate in Senegal in may
Climate in Dakar in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Dakar is 76°F (maximum temperature is 77°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate quite enjoyable in that area in may. It's raining really exceptionally during may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain during your stay!
With a perfect weather, may is an advisable time to go in this locality in Senegal.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 76°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 73°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 81% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 7% | ||
| Length of day | 12:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Cap Skirring in may
In may, the mean temperature in Cap Skirring is 79°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is burning in this location in the month of may. With just 0.7in over 1 days,
it rains very little throughout your trip.
With good weather conditions, may is an advisable month to go in Cap Skirring in Senegal.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 77°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||
| Length of day | 12:42 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Saly Portudal in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Saly Portudal is 83°F (maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 72°F). The climate is burning in this location in may. It almost never rains during may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain for your stay!
With a good weather, may is a good month to go in Saly Portudal in Senegal.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 12:49 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Tambacounda in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Tambacounda is 95°F (maximum temperature is 110°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is very warm in that area in this month. It rains very rarely during the month of may. You will not get wet during your stay!
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Tambacounda in Senegal.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 95°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 110°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 46% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 10% | ||
| Length of day | 12:46 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Joal Fadiouth in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 72°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very warm here in may. There is no rain during the month of may. You will not get wet throughout your stay!
With a perfect climate, may is a recommended time to go in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 12:48 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in Senegal in may
| Dakar in may | perfect weather |
| Cap Skirring in may | perfect weather |
| Saly Portudal in may | perfect weather |
| Tambacounda in may | tolerable weather |
| Joal Fadiouth in may | perfect weather |
| Kafountine in may | perfect weather |
| Kedougou in may | tolerable weather |
| Kolda (Casamance) in may | tolerable weather |
| Koungheul in may | tolerable weather |
| Louga in may | good weather |
| Matam in may | tolerable weather |
| Saloum Delta National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Niokolo-Koba National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint-Louis in may | good weather |
| Sokone in may | tolerable weather |
| Lompoul in may | good weather |
| M'bour in may | perfect weather |
| Somone in may | perfect weather |
| Ziguinchor in may | good weather |
Weather data for Senegal in may:
Weather data for Senegal in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Senegal. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Senegal can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Senegal.