GambiaThe climate of Kotu
The current climate in Kotu features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 31°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kotu, Gambia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kotu in recent years was 60°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in March 2014.
Rainfall amount
On average, Kotu receives 1195 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Kotu?
The best time to visit Kotu for sunny weather is January through June and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kotu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kotu
The climate table of Kotu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,2 | 24 | 0,1 | 0 | 12 | 76 | 269 | 431 | 296 | 83 | 3,1 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kotu, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kotu
Yearly Temperature in Kotu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kotu, Gambia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kotu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kotu
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kotu, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kotu
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Average weather in Kotu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kotu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.