What’s the climate like in Palen?
The current climate of Palen features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 39°C during the day to lows of 33°C. The average yearly temperature is around 37°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 Palen in recent years was 45°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in February 2016.
On average, Palen receives 889 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 Palen?
The best time to visit Palen for pleasant to warm weather is January. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Palen.
Climate Table of Palen
The climate table of Palen 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) | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 36 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,8 | 56 | 213 | 287 | 248 | 71 | 3,6 | 0,2 |
| 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 Palen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Palen, 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 Palen
This graph shows how much precipitation Palen, 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 Palen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Palen, Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Palen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Palen, 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 Palen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Palen, 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 Palen by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palen. 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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