Hot
Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Niokolo-Koba, Senegal in May
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
40°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
8.6h
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Niokolo-Koba, Senegal with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May40°C average high
May is one of Niokolo-Koba's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May37mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Niokolo-Koba's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Niokolo-Koba's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May50 weather score
May scores below Niokolo-Koba's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.