Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The beginning of May reveals an average high-temperature of a warm 23°C (73.4°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. The nights of May in Dakar cool down to an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F), subtly lower than daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Dakar is 80%.Rainfall
In May, in Dakar, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 rainfall days, and 235mm (9.25") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Dakar, in May, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).Note: Considering one's resistance to cold, elements like sunshine, wind, and the prevailing temperature matter when taking a swim in 22.8°C (73°F) waters. (For comparison, the Olympic swimming standard is set between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
In Dakar, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:35 GMT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Dakar are April and May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dakar are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Caution! Sand and water reflections can notably increase the UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Dakar?
What is the average humidity in May in Dakar?
How many days does it rain in May in Dakar?
What is the water temperature in May in Dakar?
What is the average length of the day in May in Dakar?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Dakar?
What are the months with the most sunshine in Dakar?
How long on average sun shines in May in Dakar?
When is the lowest UV index in Dakar?
How high is the UV index in May in Dakar?
Average temperature in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average high temperature in May: 23°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (22.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 21.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (20.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average pressure in May: 1011.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average wind speed in May: 22.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (27.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (15.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (59%).
Average rainfall in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average rainfall in May: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (88mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (0.3 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average sea temperature in May: 22.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.9°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in May: 28.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in May: 8
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Dakar, Senegal
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
