Thiès Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Thiès, Thiès region, Senegal. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.

Thiès has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 369 mm (15 in) of rainfall annually. It experiences a distinct dry season during certain months. Refer to our detailed charts below to see the seasonal variation.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Thiès can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 148 mm (5.8 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). The city receives 223 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 33°C (91°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Thiès Temperature page.

Thiès's average annual precipitation is 369 mm (15 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Chicago, USA, sees an annual precipitation of 1062 mm (42 in), with rain and snow contributing to its humid climate.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm (22 in) of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm (77 in) of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Precipitation has a very strong role in determining the local climate and ecosystem:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Thiès's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Thiès Climate page.