Dakar — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

18°C

minimum

21°C

average

27°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	-10°C	19°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 2	19°C	20°C	20°C	20°C
MAY 3	19°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 4	19°C	20°C	20°C	19°C
MAY 5	19°C	20°C	20°C	19°C
MAY 6	20°C	20°C	21°C	19°C
MAY 7	20°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 8	20°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 9	21°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 10	20°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 11	20°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 12	20°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 13	19°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 14	20°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
MAY 15	20°C	21°C	21°C	21°C
MAY 16	20°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 17	20°C	21°C	21°C	21°C
MAY 18	20°C	21°C	21°C	21°C
MAY 19	20°C	21°C	20°C	21°C
MAY 20	20°C	22°C	21°C	21°C
MAY 21	20°C	22°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 22	20°C	22°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 23	20°C	22°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 24	20°C	22°C	20°C	22°C
MAY 25	20°C	22°C	21°C	22°C
MAY 26	20°C	22°C	21°C	21°C
MAY 27	21°C	22°C	22°C	22°C
MAY 28	22°C	23°C	23°C	22°C
MAY 29	22°C	22°C	22°C	22°C
MAY 30	23°C	23°C	23°C	22°C
MAY 31	23°C	23°C	23°C	22°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

22°C

Average Day Air Temperature

33°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

2 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

9 hrs

Average Wind Speed

13 km/h

Average Humidity

60%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming is pleasant and refreshing rather than hot. After you get in, it feels comfortable, and you’ll warm up quickly when you come out.