What’s the climate like in Palen?
The current climate in Palen features temperatures ranging from a high of 39°C to a low of 33°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 37°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Palen in recent years was 45°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in February 2016.
On average, Palen receives 889 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Palen?
The best time to visit Palen for mild to warm weather is January. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Palen.
Climate Table of Palen
The climate table of Palen 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) | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,8 | 56 | 213 | 287 | 248 | 71 | 3,6 | 0,2 |
| 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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Average Temperature per Month in Palen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Palen, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Palen
This graph shows how much rainfall Palen, Gambia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Palen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Palen, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Palen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Palen, Gambia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Palen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Palen, Gambia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Palen by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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