Dakar Weather in May
Senegal · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low22°C (71°F)
Rainfall3 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Dakar in May: the average high is 23°C (73°F) and the average low is 22°C (71°F). The month is very dry, with about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 12.7 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Dakar?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Dakar. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 22°C (71°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (72°F) |
| Rainfall | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Cloud cover | 57% |
| Daylight | 12.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.4 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Dakar in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Dakar weather in other months
Jan24°C / 21°C9 mmExcellentFeb23°C / 19°C6 mmExcellentMar22°C / 19°C3 mmExcellentApr22°C / 20°C5 mmExcellentMay23°C / 22°C3 mmExcellentJun25°C / 25°C24 mmGoodJul27°C / 26°C91 mmFairAug28°C / 27°C210 mmPoorSep28°C / 27°C186 mmPoorOct29°C / 28°C54 mmGoodNov28°C / 26°C8 mmExcellentDec26°C / 23°C9 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit DakarJune →
Nearby in May
- Pikine24°C · 3 mm
- Banjul27°C · 4 mm
- Touba41°C · 1 mm
- Bissau36°C · 24 mm
- Nouakchott25°C · 0 mm
- Praia24°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.