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What’s the climate like in Nafuka?

The current climate of Nafuka features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 42°C during the day to lows of 33°C. The average yearly temperature is around 38°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Nafuka in recent years was 49°C in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in September 2020.

On average, Nafuka receives 1001 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 Nafuka?

The best time to visit Nafuka for pleasant to warm weather is July through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Nafuka.

Climate Table of Nafuka

The climate table of Nafuka 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
Temp. max (°C) 36 38 41 42 41 39 34 33 33 36 37 36
Temp. min (°C) 18 21 23 25 27 27 25 24 24 24 22 18
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Precipitation (mm) 0 0 0 0,3 16 117 261 297 231 75 2,5 0,8
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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 38°C
  • Highest temperature: 42°C in April
  • Lowest temperature: 33°C in August and September
  • Precipitation: 1001 mm per year, averaging 83 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0 mm in January, February and March
  • Wettest months: 297 mm in August, 261 mm in July and 231 mm in September

Average Temperature per Month in Nafuka

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nafuka, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Nafuka, Gambia,

Average Precipitation per Month in Nafuka

This graph shows how much precipitation Nafuka, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Nafuka, Gambia,

Average UV Index per Month in Nafuka

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nafuka, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Nafuka, Gambia,

Yearly Temperature in Nafuka

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nafuka, Gambia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Nafuka, Gambia,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Nafuka

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nafuka, 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.

Yearly Precipitation in Nafuka, Gambia,

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Average Weather in Nafuka by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nafuka. 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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