January weather forecast
Bakoteh, The Gambia

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Bakoteh, The Gambia, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Bakoteh's average high-temperature marks a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) with the advent of January, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Bakoteh reports an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during the nights of January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 39%, January is the least humid month in Bakoteh.

Rainfall

In Bakoteh, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during January?
In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F) respectively.
What is the least humid month?
January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 39%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 39%.
What is the driest month?
January, February and December are months without rainfall.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In Bakoteh, the average day length in January is 11h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Bakoteh have in January?
In Bakoteh, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Bakoteh?
The months with the highest UV index are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average temperature in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.6°C).

Average pressure in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average pressure in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average wind speed in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average humidity in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in January: 39%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (39%).

Average rainfall in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average rainfall in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (177mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average rainfall days in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average sunshine days in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average UV index in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and March (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average cloud cover in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January - Bakoteh, The Gambia
Average visibility in January
Bakoteh, The Gambia
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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