GambiaThe climate of Lama
The current climate in Lama features temperatures ranging from a high of 42°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 37°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 26°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 Lama, Gambia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lama in recent years was 49°C in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in March 2022.
Rainfall amount
On average, Lama receives 1145 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Lama?
The best time to visit Lama for mild to warm weather is December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Lama.
Climate Table of Lama
The climate table of Lama 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 35 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0,2 | 9,9 | 98 | 252 | 351 | 290 | 141 | 1,6 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 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 Lama, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lama
Yearly Temperature in Lama
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lama, 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 Lama
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lama
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lama, 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 Lama
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Average weather in Lama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.