Dakar Weather in May

What's the weather like in Dakar (Dakar) in May 2024?

The climate in Dakar during May can be summarized as hot and arid.

May is in the spring in Dakar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

Dakar weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Nightly temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Average temperature 24°C 75.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 0 mm 0 ins
Rainy days 0 days
Sea temperature 22.6°C 72.8°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dakar with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Dakar

Dakar average temperature in May

May rainfall

Dakar average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Dakar average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dakar in May 2024.

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Dakar weather stats

Dakar weather statistics
Hottest month: October 31.2°C 88.2°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: April 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January 26°C 78.8°F
Wettest month: August 179mm 7ins
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