Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Senegal in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 16 cities listed in Senegal range from 26.2°C in Dakar to 40.9°C in Tambacounda. Monthly rainfall ranges from under 1 mm in Saint-Louis to 3.5 mm in Tambacounda.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Senegal
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 26.2°C21.0°C | 21.0°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Touba | 37.7°C20.6°C | 20.6°C | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Thiès | 33.1°C19.8°C | 19.8°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Kaolack | 37.0°C21.6°C | 21.6°C | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Rufisque | 28.5°C20.9°C | 20.9°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Mbour | 31.3°C20.6°C | 20.6°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Saint-Louis | 28.1°C20.5°C | 20.5°C | 0 | 0.0 |
| Thiès Nones | 31.1°C20.1°C | 20.1°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Ziguinchor | 36.0°C22.6°C | 22.6°C | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| Diourbel | 37.0°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Tambacounda | 40.9°C26.8°C | 26.8°C | 3.5 | 0.7 |
| Louga | 35.8°C20.6°C | 20.6°C | 0 | 0.0 |
| Kolda | 38.6°C24.6°C | 24.6°C | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Tivaouane | 30.6°C19.7°C | 19.7°C | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Mbaké | 37.6°C20.6°C | 20.6°C | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Richard-Toll | 39.2°C22.6°C | 22.6°C | 0.4 | 0.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.