What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
On average, Upper River receives 1001 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Gambia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Banjul, Kololi, or explore other destinations in Gambia.
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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Average Temperature per Month in Upper River
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Upper River, 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 Upper River
This graph shows how much rainfall Upper River, 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 Upper River
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Upper River
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Upper River, 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 Upper River
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Upper River, 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 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.
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