GambiaThe weather in August in Lama
It's hot in August in Lama with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Lama. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Lama, 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 38°C in 2023, Lama reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 351 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Lama
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Lama | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 351 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 28 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lama with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lama is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 August in Lama, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Lama
Temperature in August in Lama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.
Daily Precipitation in August in Lama
Total precipitation in August in Lama over the years
Daily UV index in August in Lama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lama, 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 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.