Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Senegal in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
69
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Senegal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May35°C average high
May is one of Senegal's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May16mm average rain
May is one of Senegal's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Senegal's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May13°C average sea
May is below Senegal's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May sits close to Senegal's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
