Weather in Szenegál in május
Country-wide climate normals across 15 cities in Szenegál.
How Hot Is Szenegál in május?
Scorching weather covers Szenegál: May averages 34°C, with Dakar representative and Tambacounda reaching 42°C.
Sunshine in Szenegál in május
Szenegál's May is reliably sunny — 10.2h of sun a day in Dakar, with even more in Tambacounda. The combination of long daylight and persistently clear skies means May is among the country's best months for sun, with very few overcast stretches anywhere.
Does It Rain In Szenegál In május?
Szenegál is essentially rain-free in May, with Dakar measuring just 3mm across 0 days. The dry pattern is consistent country-wide, with desert and steppe regions seeing trace amounts at most. Expect dry days as the rule and showers as the exception.
Is Szenegál Humid In május?
Szenegál sees comfortable humidity in May: about 56% in Dakar, with similar conditions across most regions. The air feels balanced — neither dry nor sticky — making outdoor activity pleasant throughout the day. Coastal and inland cities track within a few percentage points of each other.
Wind In Szenegál In május
Persistent breeze shapes Szenegál's May: 23 kph in Dakar, with consistent wind across the country. The conditions are ideal for sailing and other wind sports, but can be disruptive for fine outdoor work.
Cloud Cover In Szenegál In május
Szenegál sees mostly clear skies in May — averaging 14% cloud cover in Dakar, with similarly clear conditions across most regions. Days are reliably bright; occasional thin cloud bands pass through but the dominant pattern is open sky.