Kotu weather in May (Gambia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Kotu in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Kotu is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Kotu in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly a single day will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Kotu. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kotu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 230 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the Gambia in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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