Climate Insights for Bakadagy

, Upper River, Gambia

Hottest
April
41°C peak
Coldest
December
20°C low
Wettest
August
225mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bakadagy is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 648mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 225mm of rainfall. Bakadagy is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 36° Average: 27° Min: 20° Feb Max: 38° Average: 29° Min: 22° Mar Max: 40° Average: 32° Min: 24° Apr Max: 41° Average: 33° Min: 26° May Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 27° Jun Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 27° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Oct Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Nov Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Bakadagy vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 33°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 23mm Jul Precipitation: 147mm Aug Precipitation: 225mm Sep Precipitation: 185mm Oct Precipitation: 62mm Nov Precipitation: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Bakadagy is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 648mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 54mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 225mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 225mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Bakadagy is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bakadagy, which began on March 20, 2026. Bakadagy is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 41°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 4mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 38°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 395mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 249mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bakadagy based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C
36 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
38 °C
16 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
40 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
41 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
41 °C
18 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
38 °C
18 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
15 km/h
225 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
185 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
36 °C
12 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
35 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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