January weather forecast
Bwiam, The Gambia

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Weather in January

The month commences the year with a generally dry and warm climate in Bwiam, The Gambia. Temperatures flit between a substantial 20.6°C (69.1°F) and 34.5°C (94.1°F) while the city experiences 11.5 hours of daylight every day. It's a favorable time for outdoor activities as the humidity is at its bare minimum, making the air less stuffy. This low level of humidity pairs with the bright sunshine that extends to 30.7 days in this month alone. The quiet ambiance of the city gets further underscored with very calm wind speeds not exceeding 12.9km/h (8mph).

Temperature

In January, Bwiam notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Bwiam observes a noteworthy temperature drop from the daily highs during January nights, with a mean temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 20%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January, February, April and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 19:04 GMT.

Sunshine

In Bwiam, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

January through March, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Bwiam in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and a low-temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

What is the least humid month in Bwiam?

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 20%.

What is the average humidity in January in Bwiam?

The average relative humidity in January is 20%.

What is the driest month in Bwiam?

January, February, April and December are months without rainfall in Bwiam, The Gambia.

What is the average length of the day in January in Bwiam?

In January, the average day length in Bwiam, The Gambia, is 11h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Bwiam?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 19:04 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Bwiam?

The average sunshine duration in January in Bwiam is 9.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bwiam?

January through March, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Bwiam?

In Bwiam, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average temperature in January - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (38.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.6°C).

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Average pressure in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average pressure in January - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average wind speed in January - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.8km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average humidity in January - Bwiam, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in January: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

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Average rainfall in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (188mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, April and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, March and December (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bwiam, 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 month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in January - Bwiam, 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 (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

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Average cloud cover in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in January - Bwiam, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Bwiam, The Gambia

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).

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