Senegal · SpringMonth summary
Senegal weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 40°C
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Senegal in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 40°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Senegal in May is possible but January offers a score of 7.5/10 vs 6.9.
By trip type
Senegal in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions Spring marks the start of the good season in Senegal. Temperatures rise (40°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 19°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 February | 21°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 23°C | 39°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 25°C | 41°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 40°C | 2% | 0.1 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 26°C | 38°C | 11% | 0.7 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 25°C | 34°C | 38% | 3.8 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 32°C | 58% | 5.6 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 32°C | 48% | 4.7 | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🥵 October | 25°C | 36°C | 15% | 1.1 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 November | 22°C | 37°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 20°C | 35°C | 1% | 0.1 | 10.2h | 7.3/10 |
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, Senegal averages 40°C, 2% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Senegal in May
Is May a good time to visit Senegal?
May is an acceptable time for Senegal (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (7.5/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Senegal in May?
Temperatures reach 40°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 11.5h/day.
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