Climate Insights for Janjanbureh

Central River Division, The Gambia

Hottest
April
41°C peak106°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low67°F low
Wettest
August
247 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Janjanbureh is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 681 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 247 mm of rainfall. Janjanbureh 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Janjanbureh is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 26.8 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Janjanbureh 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 January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 67°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°Average: 27°Min: 19°FebMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 21°MarMax: 40°Average: 31°Min: 23°AprMax: 41°Average: 33°Min: 25°MayMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 26°JunMax: 38°Average: 32°Min: 26°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°AugMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°OctMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 24°NovMax: 36°Average: 28°Min: 22°DecMax: 35°Average: 26°Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 96°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 104°FAverage: 88°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 106°FAverage: 91°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 105°FAverage: 91°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 100°FAverage: 89°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 94°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 97°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°F
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Temperatures in Janjanbureh vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°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.Temperatures in Janjanbureh vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 106°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 67°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 23mmJulPrecipitation: 160mmAugPrecipitation: 247mmSepPrecipitation: 185mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 6.3inAugPrecipitation: 9.7inSepPrecipitation: 7.3inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Janjanbureh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 681 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 247 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 mm. That's 247 mm 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.Janjanbureh is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 in. That's 9.7 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Janjanbureh is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Janjanbureh is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Janjanbureh 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Janjanbureh based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). 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
19 °C67 °F
36 °C96 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
37 °C99 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
40 °C104 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
41 °C106 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
40 °C105 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
38 °C100 °F
12 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
33 °C92 °F
11 km/h7 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
247 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
185 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
36 °C97 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C67 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in