Visit Dakar in May? Score 9.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Dakar weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 25°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.4/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Dakar in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (25°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: May in Dakar is genuinely exceptional—mild temperatures in the low 20s, virtually no rain, and nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine. You're looking at perfect beach weather with warm sea temperatures, ideal for anyone seeking comfort without intense heat. This is when seasoned travelers flock here before the summer crowds.

By trip type

Dakar in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Peak season — bars and clubs buzzing, terraces open late into the evening Spring marks the start of the good season in Dakar. Temperatures rise (25°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Dakar.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	20°C	27°C	1%	0.1	10.7h	9.2/10
☀️ February	19°C	26°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	9.1/10
🌤️ March	19°C	24°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	8.8/10
🌤️ April	20°C	24°C	0%	0.0	11.8h	8.9/10
☀️ May	21°C	25°C	0%	0.0	11.7h	9.1/10
☀️ June	23°C	28°C	4%	0.2	11.5h	9.4/10
☀️ July	25°C	29°C	22%	1.2	11.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ August	26°C	29°C	49%	4.3	10.6h	7.6/10
🌤️ September	26°C	29°C	41%	3.7	11.0h	7.8/10
☀️ October	26°C	31°C	9%	0.5	10.7h	8.3/10
☀️ November	25°C	30°C	1%	0.1	10.3h	8.7/10
☀️ December	22°C	28°C	2%	0.0	10.1h	9.2/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Dakar averages 25°C, 0% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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