Kotu weather in January (Gambia)

Looking to travel to Kotu in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Kotu the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Kotu in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.6 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

With around 279 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Kotu. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kotu climate page with graphs.

 

Kotu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1.6 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 47% *  

Sunshine 279 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the Gambia in January

Find out more about the weather in the Gambia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kotu in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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