Western, The Gambia Weather

  1. Western, The Gambia Weather
  2. Current conditions
  3. Weather forecast
  4. Averages and extremes
  5. Yesterday's Data
  6. Temperature and possibility of rain in Western over the next 12 hours
  7. Temperature and possibility of rain in Western in the coming days
  8. Rainfall in Western in the coming days
  9. Western Weather Summary
  10. Weather averages by month
  11. Western's weather
  12. Frequently asked questions
  13. Comments
Western, Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
19°C
66.2°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,009 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 19°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 70%

Wind: NNE - 11 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Fri
12 Dec
18°C / 30°C
Overcast
Sat
13 Dec
18°C / 29°C
Overcast
Sun
14 Dec
17°C / 28°C
Overcast
Mon
15 Dec
15°C / 29°C
Overcast
Tue
16 Dec
18°C / 31°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
06:00 AM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Overcast
70% 19 km/h
07:00 AM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Overcast
70% 19 km/h
08:00 AM
13° / 19°
13° / 19°
Partly Cloudy
70% 19 km/h
09:00 AM
14° / 20°
14° / 20°
Partly Cloudy
65% 23 km/h
10:00 AM
13° / 23°
13° / 23°
Partly Cloudy
53% 29 km/h
11:00 AM
12° / 25°
12° / 25°
Overcast
46% 31 km/h
12:00 PM
12° / 27°
12° / 27°
Mainly Clear
40% 29 km/h
13:00 PM
12° / 28°
12° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
36% 29 km/h
14:00 PM
11° / 29°
11° / 29°
Partly Cloudy
33% 27 km/h
15:00 PM
12° / 30°
12° / 30°
Partly Cloudy
33% 24 km/h
16:00 PM
12° / 30°
12° / 30°
Overcast
34% 22 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.57°C
  • Average low 19.87°C
  • Hottest day 34°C (27 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 15°C (15 December 2025)
  • Average humidity 49.53%
  • Days with precipitation 0 days
  • Highest precipitation 1 mm (08 December 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 30°C
  • Min: 20°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Western in the coming days

Rainfall in Western in the coming days

Western Climate Summary

Western features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 27.14ºC (80.85ºF), which is about -2.44% lower than the national average for The Gambia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 81.55 millimeters (3.21 inches) of rainfall, spread across 72.64 rainy days, accounting for 19.9% of the year.

Longitude 13.2229202
Latitude -16.5819789
Yearly high temperature 29.78ºC (85.6ºF)
Yearly low temperature 24.29ºC (75.72ºF)
Hottest month October 31.23ºC (88.21ºF)
Coldest month April 22.16ºC (71.89ºF)
Yearly precip 81.55mm (3.21in)
Days with rainfall 72.64 days (19.9%)
Driest month January (38.84%)
Wettest month August (79.24%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 29.97° / 22.3° 0.18 days
February 29.52° / 21.81° 0.18 days
March 29.76° / 21.95° 0.36 days
April 29.0° / 22.16° 0.55 days
May 28.32° / 22.99° 2.27 days
June 28.7° / 24.79° 6.18 days
July 29.13° / 26.07° 13.73 days
August 29.11° / 26.18° 20.82 days
September 29.6° / 26.22° 18.55 days
October 31.23° / 27.14° 8.64 days
November 32.21° / 26.21° 1.0 days
December 30.78° / 23.62° 0.18 days

Western's weather

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Western?

October has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.23ºC) and April are the coolest (daily mean of 22.16ºC).

2. What should I wear in Western today?

For today's very hot weather in Western, with the high temperatures above 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Airy sandals or flip-flops
- Broad-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
15°C / 20°C
Morning
14°C / 20°C
Afternoon
12°C / 30°C
Evening
17°C / 22°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 450
  • CO 135
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 2
  • O3 37
  • PM10 43
  • PM25 15
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,401

Sunrise / Sunset

07:19
18:40