May weather forecastGrand Dakar, Senegal

May weather for Grand Dakar, Senegal: In Grand Dakar, in May, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F). In Grand Dakar, in May, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).

May

Weather in May

The month with the most significant increase in sea temperature is here with a climb to 22.8°C (73°F). Grand Dakar leaves behind the cooler weather of preceding months for a faster pace towards summer. The rate of temperature transition signals the approach of the hottest period of the year. Increased daylight hours and a moderately hot sea hint at May's characteristic weather, reflecting the city's transition from spring to summer.

Sea temperature

In Grand Dakar, in May, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F).
Note: For those with a heightened sensitivity to cold, sunshine, wind, and outside temperature make a big difference in enjoying a swim at 22.8°C (73°F). (Olympic swimming regulations state a water temperature of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Grand Dakar is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:35 GMT.

Frequently asked questions

In Grand Dakar, in May, the average water temperature is 22.8°C (73°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 22.8°C (73°F) water may be enjoyable.

The average day length in May in Grand Dakar is 12h and 49min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:26. On the last day of the month, in Grand Dakar, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:35 GMT.
Average sea temperature

Average sea temperature in May
Grand 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
Grand Dakar, Senegal

  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 48min

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).