The weather in October in Kotu

It's hot in October 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 23°C and 26°C.

October is a good month to be in Kotu for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 2015, Kotu reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 20°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Kotu is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Kotu

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Kotu New York
Average temperature 34°C 21°C
Max. temperature 35°C 26°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 83 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Kotu with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kotu is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 October in Kotu, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Kotu

Temperature in October in Kotu over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Kotu

Total precipitation in October in Kotu over the years

Daily UV index in October in Kotu

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.