Kotu Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Kotu’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the Gambia.

Monthly Temperature Averages

Year-round, Kotu experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in October to a warm 27°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 20°C, particularly during the colder months.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kotu by month:

The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense. October, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 218 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 1.6 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day. It records 279 hours of sunshine of sunshine.

Annual Temperatures in the Gambia Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across the Gambia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Kotu Temperatures Compared World Wide

Kotu’s average annual maximum temperature is 29°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.

Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.

Meanwhile, New York City, USA, experiences a more pronounced seasonal variation with an average annual temperature of 17°C.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.

How does the temperature feel?

Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.

In Kotu, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 47% humidity, which is considered moderate. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 28°C. In the warmest month, October, the humidity is 80% combined with an average maximum temperature of 31°C, which creates a very high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.