Thiès weather in January (Senegal)

What is the weather forecast for Thiès in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Thiès is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 33°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Thiès in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.2 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about a single day of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 245 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Thiès.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Thiès. 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 January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 2.2 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

Data from: Dakar, Senegal (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Senegal in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Thiès.

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