Senegal weather in May - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

May is one of the best months for a holiday in Senegal.
Daytime
31°
Night
22°
☀️ Day length
12 h 48 min
Chance of rain
2%
Thunder days
1%
Humid days
100%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARSenegal - May vs the year29°19°29°19°31°19°31°20°31°22°32°24°32°25°31°25°32°25°33°25°32°23°30°20°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)21102103461512042JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTOct (33°)COLDESTJan (29°)DRIESTApr (0%)WETTESTAug (61%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In May, Senegal averages about 31° during the day and 22° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 2% chance of rain.

Senegal weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 29℃19℃2%
February ★ 29℃19℃1%
March ★ 31℃19℃1%
April ★ 31℃20℃0%
May 31℃22℃2%
June 32℃24℃10%
July 32℃25℃34%
August 31℃25℃61%
September 32℃25℃51%
October 33℃25℃20%
November ★ 32℃23℃4%
December ★ 30℃20℃2%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Senegal in May? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Joalfadiout 39℃23℃26℃1%
Ziguinchor 38℃22℃-6%
Dakar 26℃21℃23℃1%
Pikine 26℃21℃22℃1%
Thiesnones 26℃21℃23℃1%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Senegal.

Senegal weather - other months

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