Weather forecast for todayEssau, The Gambia

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 15:06 GMT

  • 34°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hE 100°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Dewpoint: 24°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 7
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In Essau, at the moment, varying cloud coverage is present, with sunny moments breaking through.
The temperature is a tropical 34°C, and the apparent temperature of which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature comes in at evaluated at a scorching 41°C. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's 35°C.

Saturday 17. Oct 2026

  • 35°C
  • 25°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hWNW 295°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • UV index: 8
  • Sunrise: 06:56 GMT
  • Sunset: 18:45 GMT
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On Saturday, in Essau, expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day.
The highest temperature will be a very hot 35°C, while the lowest temperature will be a moderately hot 25°C.
The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be a dangerously hot 48°C. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The forecasted temperature is slightly warmer than October's regular maximum of 31.2°C.
Sunrise was at 06:56 and sunset will be at 18:45; the daylight will last for 11h and 49min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 16h 41°C.
Coldest hour: 0h 33°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 16h - 17h 7%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 16h
  • 33°C
  • Feels like:
    41°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 11km/hWNW 297°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 5
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  • 17h
  • 32°C
  • Feels like:
    40°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hW 277°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 18h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    38°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 14km/hW 274°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 18:45
  • 19h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 266°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 10km/hW 266°
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 15km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 269°
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    35°C
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hW 278°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 9km/hWNW 303°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 0h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hNW 307°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 1h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hWNW 302°
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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During the afternoon and for the rest of the day, expect mostly cloudy skies.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 28°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 41°C and the lowest temperature of 34°C. The hottest part of the day is anticipated around 16h.
The maximum temperature will be a couple of degrees higher than October's average high of 31.2°C. Today, the temperature will drop to a level also consistent with October's average minimum of 26.9°C.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 15:06:43 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 15:06 GMT is 34°C. Feels-like temperature is 41°C.

Today, moments of sunshine will break through the patchy clouds.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 35°C, while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is estimated at 48°C.
Today, the maximum temperature will be relatively higher than the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature today will be in line with the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Essau, sunrise was at 06:56 and sunset will be at 18:45 (GMT).

In Essau, the length of the day today will be 11h and 49min.