GambiaThe climate of Upper River
The current climate in Upper River features temperatures ranging from a high of 42°C to a low of 33°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 38°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°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 Upper River, Gambia.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Upper River in recent years was 49°C in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in September 2020.
Rainfall amount
On average, Upper River receives 1001 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Upper River?
The best time to visit Upper River for mild to warm weather is July up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Upper River.
Climate Table of Upper River
The climate table of Upper River 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 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 16 | 117 | 261 | 297 | 231 | 75 | 2,5 | 0,8 |
| 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 Upper River, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Upper River
Yearly Temperature in Upper River
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Upper River, 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 Upper River
Total Yearly Precipitation in Upper River
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Upper River, 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 Upper River
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Average weather in Upper River by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Upper River. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.