Climate Insights for Soma

, Lower River Division, Gambia

Hottest
April
38°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
August
273mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Soma is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 785mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 273mm of rainfall. Soma 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 18°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 18° Feb Max: 35° Average: 27° Min: 20° Mar Max: 37° Average: 28° Min: 21° Apr Max: 38° Average: 29° Min: 22° May Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 23° Jun Max: 35° Average: 29° Min: 25° Jul Max: 33° Average: 28° 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: 35° Average: 28° Min: 22° Dec Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 19°
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Soma sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 38°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 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: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 31mm Jul Precipitation: 195mm Aug Precipitation: 273mm Sep Precipitation: 216mm Oct Precipitation: 65mm Nov Precipitation: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Soma is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 785mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 65mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 273mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 273mm 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: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Soma is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/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 Soma, which began on March 20, 2026. Soma 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 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 38°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 35°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 499mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 35°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/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 Soma 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
18 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
35 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
37 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
38 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
37 °C
15 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
35 °C
16 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
14 km/h
195 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
14 km/h
273 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
32 °C
12 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
34 °C
10 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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