Dakar weather in May
May in Dakar: hot, dry, with very humid — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Dakar · #390 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dakar climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 93 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dakar in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Dakar?
- May in Dakar: hot, dry, with very humid — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Dakar on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Dakar in May?
- In May, Dakar averages a daily high of 26°C and a low of 21°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dakar in May?
- Dakar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 93 in May.