SeasonMapSenegal in May
May is Senegal's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 2 destinations average 81/100, led by Dakar at 83 — 28°C and 0 rainy days — while Saint-Louis is warmer at 31°C and scores 79.
#5 of 12 months for Senegal · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Senegal in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakar | City | 28°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 2 | Saint-Louis | City | 31°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 79 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Senegal in May
- Tabaski · Dakar and 1 more place · 5 May – 5 Jun (usually)
- Saint-Louis Jazz · Saint-Louis · 13–17 May