What’s the climate like in Kotu?
The current climate of Kotu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 34°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 Kotu in recent years was 60°C in August 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in March 2014.
On average, Kotu receives 1195 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Gambia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Banjul, Kololi, or have a look at other destinations in Gambia.
Best time to visit Kotu?
The best time to visit Kotu for sunny weather is January through 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 Kotu. 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 Kotu
The climate table of Kotu 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,2 | 24 | 0,1 | 0 | 12 | 76 | 269 | 431 | 296 | 83 | 3,1 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 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: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in March
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in August
- Precipitation: 1195 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in April, 0,1 mm in March and December
- Wettest months: 431 mm in August, 296 mm in September and 269 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Kotu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kotu, 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 Kotu
This graph shows how much precipitation Kotu, 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 Kotu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kotu, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kotu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kotu, 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 Kotu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kotu, 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 Kotu by Month
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