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Thiès weather in August (Senegal)

What weather conditions can you expect in Thiès this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for August in Thiès includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. This month brings slightly cooler weather compared to other months, but the warmth is still present and enjoyable.

Precipitation

Thiès in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 223 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, April, May and June typically offer the best circumstances. While October tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Thiès climate page with graphs.

 

Thiès, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 148 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 223 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Dakar, Senegal (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Senegal in August

Find out more about the weather in Senegal and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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