January weather forecast
Essau, The Gambia

January

Weather in January

The climate of Essau takes on its mildest form at the onset of the new year, becoming significantly less dry. January is graced with more sunlight equating to approximately 11.4h, making it a brilliant time for outdoor activities in Essau, The Gambia. Interestingly, this period also experiences the highest winds with a speed of 17.9km/h (11.1mph), and peak wind gusts of 31.7km/h (19.7mph). Its weather deviates from the norm by being considered relatively calm. Transitioning from January to February, wind patterns slightly increase.

Temperature

Essau records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) in January, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Essau, during January nights, observes an average temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Essau is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Essau, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Essau in January?
An average high-temperature, in January, in Essau, is 29.5°C (85.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.3°C (72.1°F).
What is the least humid month in Essau?
The least humid month in Essau is January, with an average relative humidity of 39%.
What is the average humidity in January in Essau?
In Essau, The Gambia, the average relative humidity in January is 39%.
What is the driest month in Essau?
In Essau, The Gambia, rain does not fall in January, February and December.
How many hours of daylight does Essau have in January?
In Essau, the average day length in January is 11h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Essau?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, in Essau, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January in Essau?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Essau?
The months with the highest UV index in Essau, The Gambia, are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Essau?
In Essau, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in January - Essau, The Gambia
Average temperature in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average pressure in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average wind speed in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average humidity in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average rainfall in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average rainfall days in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Essau, 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 18min).

  • 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average sunshine days in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average UV index in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average cloud cover in January
Essau, 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 - Essau, The Gambia
Average visibility in January
Essau, 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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