The weather in January in Kotu

It's hot in January in Kotu with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 20°C.

January is an awesome month to be in Kotu for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Kotu, Gambia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2020, Kotu reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Kotu is 24°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,2 mm of precipitation in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Kotu

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kotu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Kotu New York
Average temperature 34°C 5°C
Max. temperature 35°C 11°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,2 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 1 day 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Kotu with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 19°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kotu is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Kotu, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Kotu

Temperature in January in Kotu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Kotu

Total precipitation in January in Kotu over the years

Daily UV index in January in Kotu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kotu, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.