Senegal
Senegal in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Senegal in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Senegal in May?
- Bakel is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 41°C (106°F) in May; Dakar is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Senegal in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Joal (22°C (72°F)), and 3 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
41°
Bakel
Coolest
27°
Dakar
Driest
0 mm
Dakar
Warmest sea
22°
Joal
Bakel is the warm end of Senegal in May (41°C (106°F)); Dakar the cool end (27°C (81°F)). On average it is about as warm as April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Dakar, Saint-Louis, and Poponguine.
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Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 27° | 19° | 0 mm | 22° | 99 |
| Saint-Louis | 29° | 19° | 1 mm | — | 99 |
| Poponguine | 30° | 20° | 0 mm | 22° | 99 |
| Cap Skirring | 32° | 21° | 4 mm | — | 93 |
| Mboro | 32° | 19° | 0 mm | — | 92 |
| Mbour | 33° | 20° | 1 mm | — | 86 |
| Joal | 33° | 21° | 1 mm | 22° | 86 |
| Ziguinchor | 34° | 21° | 6 mm | — | 59 |
| Foundiougne | 34° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 58 |
| Sokone | 36° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 43 |
| Kaolack | 38° | 22° | 2 mm | — | 40 |
| Touba | 37° | 21° | 0 mm | — | 40 |
| Tambacounda | 38° | 24° | 17 mm | — | 39 |
| Bakel | 41° | 26° | 6 mm | — | 39 |
| Salémata | 38° | 26° | 47 mm | — | 36 |
| Kedougou | 39° | 26° | 50 mm | — | 35 |
Festivals in Senegal in May
- Dakar Biennale Art exhibition in Dakar, Senegal
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Senegal in May?
Average daytime highs range from 27° in Dakar to 41° in Bakel.
Can you swim in Senegal in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Joal at about 22°.