Climate of Central River, Gambia
Area-weighted average across Central River. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Central River, a subdivision of Gambia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 30.8°C / 87.4°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 222 mm / 8.7 in depending on the season (714 mm / 28.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4°C75.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.2°C86.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.8°C87.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 29.5°C85.1°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| July | 27.6°C81.7°F | 171 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.9°C80.4°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.1°C80.8°F | 178 mm7″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Central River?
The best months to visit Central River, Gambia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 30.8°C / 87.4°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Central River?
Central River, Gambia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 30.8°C / 87.4°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 714 mm / 28.1 in, with the wettest month being August (222 mm / 8.7 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Central River?
The hottest month in Central River is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.8°C / 87.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Central River?
The coldest month in Central River is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
When does it rain most in Central River?
The wettest month in Central River is August, averaging about 222 mm / 8.7 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.