Thiès
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When to go: Thiès month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Thiès are typically January, May and June, with average daytime highs around 33–33°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and August the wettest (about 149 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7 | 18.8 | 1 | 10.2 |
| February | 33.1 | 19.1 | 0 | 10.6 |
| March | 33.2 | 18.9 | 0 | 11.0 |
| April | 33.5 | 19.6 | 0 | 11.7 |
| May | 32.5 | 20.4 | 1 | 11.5 |
| June | 32.9 | 22.2 | 11 | 11.0 |
| July | 32.1 | 23.9 | 53 | 9.7 |
| August | 31.0 | 24.3 | 149 | 9.0 |
| September | 31.1 | 24.3 | 125 | 9.6 |
| October | 33.7 | 24.4 | 25 | 10.2 |
| November | 34.4 | 22.3 | 2 | 9.8 |
| December | 32.8 | 19.8 | 2 | 9.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1860
In 1860, it had only 75 inhabitants.
- Documented history · 1864
The French founded a military post there in 1864, becoming an important force in the city's development ever since.
- Documented history · 1885
In 1885, the Dakar–Saint-Louis railway, the first rail line in French West Africa, opened with a stop in Thiès.
- Documented history · 1904
The French colonial administration created the commune of Thiès in 1904.
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01 · OverviewThiès, in brief
Wooded frontier, modern hub
Thiès is the third‑largest city in Senegal. It lies 72 km (45 mi) east of Dakar on the N2 road, where railway lines to Dakar, Bamako and Saint‑Louis converge. The city serves as the capital of the Thiès Region and a key industrial centre, home to roughly 391,253 residents in 2023.
Railway crossroads
The first rail stop appeared in 1885 with the Dakar–Saint‑Louis line, turning the plateau into a junction when the Dakar‑Niger route was added between 1906 and 1923. This network attracted migrant workers from the Bamako area and the eastern regions of Senegal, creating a multilingual workforce that helped shape the early Senegalese labour movement.
Weaving voices
Since 1966 an exclusive tapestry workshop has produced fabrics designed by the nation’s leading artists, most famously the “Birds of Paradise” series. The craft draws on the artistic traditions of the Serer‑Noon, who still speak the Noon language in the Thiès‑Nones neighbourhood, and it invites traders from across West Africa to exchange techniques and motifs.
Learning bridges
Education anchors the city’s cultural exchange. The University of Thiès offers polytechnic programmes, while the French international school École Française Docteur René Guillet and the large Malick Sy high school train future leaders who often return to serve in Senegal’s political and artistic spheres.
Twin towns, shared stories
International links are formalised through sister‑city agreements with Caen (France), Sousse (Tunisia) and Solingen (Germany), fostering student exchanges, joint festivals and trade delegations.
Everyday rhythms
Beyond industry, Thiès supports a productive agricultural hinterland that supplies rice, peanuts, manioc, millet and fruit. Livestock markets and meat‑packing plants add to the city’s economic mosaic, while nearby phosphate deposits at Palo Dial and Taïba feed the national fertiliser export.
Languages of the city
| Language code | Local name |
|---|---|
| fr‑SN | French (Senegal) |
| wo | Wolof |
| fuc | Noon (Cangin) |
| mnk | Maninka |
For a concise official overview, see the Thiès entry on Wikipedia. The city operates in the Africa/Dakar time zone and uses the West African CFA franc (XOF).
Frequently Asked Questions about Thiès
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01 · Q&AWhere is Thiès located and what are its coordinates?
Thiès is situated in Senegal at geographic coordinates 14.7894, -16.9260 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Thiès?
Thiès has a recorded population of approximately 317,763 and observes the Africa/Dakar time zone (XOF).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Thiès?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Thiès include fr-SN, wo, fuc, mnk, and the circulating currency is XOF.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Thiès?
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