Thiès region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Thiès region, Senegal in May.

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Mbour Thiès Popenguine

Planning a journey to Thiès region, Senegal this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Thiès region in May

Thiès region, Senegal is a region in Senegal. May in Thiès region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mbour at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Thiès at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Thiès and 21°C (70°F) in Mbour. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Thiès region, Senegal, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.3 mm (0.01 in) in Mbour.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Mbour gets approximately 291 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Thiès region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Thiès region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Thiès region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Thiès region, Senegal?

Temperature range in Thiès region (May)

Precipitation variation in Thiès region (May)

Mbour

In May Mbour generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mbour →

Thiès

In May Thiès generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Thiès →

Popenguine

In May Popenguine generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
288 hours
291 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Popenguine →

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In our records: Senegal May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Senegal in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Senegal reached 49°C (120°F) in Tambacounda on May 17, 2010.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Thiès region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mbour 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Thiès 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Popenguine 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Thiès region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Thiès region, Senegal in May?

May in Thiès region, Senegal brings pleasant weather. In Mbour, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Thiès region, Senegal in May?

Daytime temperatures in Mbour peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Thiès region, Senegal get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Mbour averages just 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Thiès region, Senegal.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Thiès region, Senegal?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Mbour, May might be a good time to visit Thiès region, Senegal.

On average, the best time to visit Thiès region, Senegal is in January with generally perfect weather in Mbour. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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