Kotu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kotu has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Kotu experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in October. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 20°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kotu receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 669 mm annually. Kotu can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 264 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kotu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kotu experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.0 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kotu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kotu in the Gambia
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
October has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 264 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 279 hours of sunshine.
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