Thiès weather in May (Senegal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Thiès in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Thiès is usually perfect in May, characterized by very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 33°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 21°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Thiès in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.2 mm for the month. You can typically expect 0 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 291 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May 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 May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 0.2 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 73% *  

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

Where to go in Senegal in May

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.

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

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