Kotu Climate by Month
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 day and 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, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 20°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Kotu.
Relative humidity over 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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