Climate of Upper River, Gambia
Area-weighted average across Upper River. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Upper River, a subdivision of Gambia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 236 mm / 9.3 in depending on the season (802 mm / 31.6 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 | 23.5°C74.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.9°C84°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.7°C87.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.4°C88.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 29.3°C84.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.3°C81.1°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 236 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Upper River?
The best months to visit Upper 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 31.4°C / 88.5°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Upper River?
Upper River, Gambia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.5°C / 74.3°F in January to 31.4°C / 88.5°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 802 mm / 31.6 in, with the wettest month being August (236 mm / 9.3 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 Upper River?
The hottest month in Upper River is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.4°C / 88.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Upper River?
The coldest month in Upper River is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.5°C / 74.3°F.
When does it rain most in Upper River?
The wettest month in Upper River is August, averaging about 236 mm / 9.3 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.