Geography & Climate
Discover the environment
Located 70 km from Dakar, Thiès enjoys a strategic position on the main railway and road axis of Senegal.
Location
Thiès is the second largest city in Senegal after Dakar, with a population of about 300,000 in the city itself and over a million in the region.
Latitude
14° 47' N
Longitude
16° 56' W
Altitude
62 meters
Area
1,896 km² (region)
Climate
Thiès experiences a Sahelian climate with well-defined rainy and dry seasons.
| Month | Min temp | Max temp | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 32°C | 0 mm |
| February | 19°C | 33°C | 0 mm |
| March | 20°C | 34°C | 0 mm |
| April | 21°C | 35°C | 0 mm |
| May | 23°C | 35°C | 5 mm |
| June | 25°C | 34°C | 40 mm |
| July | 25°C | 32°C | 120 mm |
| August | 25°C | 31°C | 180 mm |
| September | 24°C | 32°C | 150 mm |
| October | 23°C | 34°C | 40 mm |
| November | 21°C | 34°C | 5 mm |
| December | 19°C | 32°C | 0 mm |
Transport
Train
The Dakar-Niger line serves Thiès with several daily departures. Duration: 1h30 from Dakar.
Road
Highway A1 (toll) and National Road N2. Dakar-Thiès journey: 1h15 by car.
Plane
Blaise Diagne International Airport 50 km away. Transfer possible by shuttle or taxi.
Best time to visit
The tourist season extends from November to May, with pleasant temperatures (25-30°C) and no rain. October and November offer the most spectacular sunsets.