What’s the climate like in Essau?
The current climate of Essau features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 37°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Essau in recent years was 45°C in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in February 2018.
On average, Essau receives 1095 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Essau?
The best time to visit Essau for sunny weather is January, February, June and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Essau. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Essau
The climate table of Essau shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 66 | 246 | 383 | 253 | 79 | 2,8 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 35°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in August and September
- Precipitation: 1095 mm per year, averaging 91 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in January, March and April
- Wettest months: 383 mm in August, 253 mm in September and 246 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Essau
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Essau, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Essau
This graph shows how much precipitation Essau, Gambia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Essau
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Essau, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Essau
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Essau, Gambia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Essau
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Essau, Gambia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Essau by Month
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