May · Senegal
Best time to visit Dakar in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
8.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Sunny days
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Dakar scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 31 sunny days this month.
Atlantic peninsula of music, markets, and Goree memory reward the January-March window.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dakar in May?
- In May, Dakar averages 23°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 31 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Dakar?
- May earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dakar in May?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 31 sunny days.
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