What’s the climate like in Lama?
The current climate of Lama features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 42°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 37°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lama in recent years was 49°C in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in March 2022.
On average, Lama receives 1145 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 Lama?
The best time to visit Lama for pleasant to warm weather is December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Lama.
Climate Table of Lama
The climate table of Lama 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) | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 35 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0,2 | 9,9 | 98 | 252 | 351 | 290 | 141 | 1,6 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 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.
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Average Temperature per Month in Lama
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lama, 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 Lama
This graph shows how much precipitation Lama, 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 Lama
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lama, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lama
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lama, 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 Lama
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lama, 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 Lama by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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