Dakar weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Dakar: highs of 23°C (73°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 54% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 22°C (72°F). It is the driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 25°C (78°F) and 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dakar, the largest city in Dakar. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Dakar?
best month Weather score 89/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Dakar.
Does it rain a lot in Dakar in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Dakar in May?
Days average 23°C (73°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
Dakar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 11 mm | 53% | 23°C (73°F) | best |
| February | 22°C (72°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 8 mm | 59% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| March | 22°C (71°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 mm | 51% | 17°C (63°F) | best |
| April | 21°C (71°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 6 mm | 53% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | 54% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| June | 25°C (78°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 14 mm | 66% | 26°C (78°F) | best |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 79 mm | 74% | 28°C (82°F) | fair |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 191 mm | 75% | 29°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 170 mm | 68% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 49 mm | 50% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 9 mm | 53% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 13 mm | 55% | 24°C (75°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Dakar in May
Weather can differ a lot within Dakar: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Pikine | 23°C (74°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 3 mm | best |
| Guédiawaye | 23°C (74°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 3 mm | best |
| Rufisque | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Rufisque est | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Yoff | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Bargny | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Bargny Guèdj | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Bargny Ngoude | 23°C (73°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 2 mm | best |
| Diamniadio | 34°C (93°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 1 mm | best |
| Sébikhotane | 34°C (93°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 1 mm | best |
| Niakoul Rab | 23°C (74°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 3 mm | best |