Dakar in May
The weather in May
In May, Dakar averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 22° — warm weather by day. Expect around 0 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 16%.
Days are 1.1° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.3°. The sea averages 22°, pleasant for a swim.
May scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Dakar.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:43 and sets at 19:31 local time, giving 12 h 48 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 17 minutes over the month.
Why 98/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 87/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Dakar this month
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Dakar in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Dakar?
May scores 98/100 for Dakar, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 23°C with 1 wet days.
How warm is Dakar in May?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 22°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Dakar in May?
Dakar receives about 0 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 1 days.
Can you swim in Dakar in May?
The sea averages 22°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.