Besttimetovisit.co.za
Best time to visit Kotu
The best time to visit in Kotu in Gambia is from January until December, when you will have a warm temperature and none till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Kotu is 32°C in November and the lowest is 28°C in February. The water temperature is between 20°C and 30°C.
Kotu has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Kotu or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Kotu by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
| Water temp. (°C) | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 54 | 142 | 109 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
14 day weather forecast Kotu
The weather for in Kotu will be around 31° degrees in the next 14 days with a couple of days chance of light rain showers.
Weather forecast this week
 |
Tuesday 26 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 27° |
30° | 0.6 mm | 15% | 4 m/s | 7 | |
|
Wednesday 27 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 27° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 3 | |
|
Thursday 28 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 26° |
30° | 1.0 mm | 25% | 3 m/s | 3 | |
|
Friday 29 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 25° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 3 | |
|
Saturday 30 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 26° |
30° | 0.6 mm | 15% | 3 m/s | 3 | |
|
Sunday 31 Oct | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 26° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 3 | |
 |
Monday 1 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 28° |
30° | 0.3 mm | 10% | 5 m/s | 4 |
Weather forecast next week
 |
Tuesday 2 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
32° 27° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 5 m/s | 7 | |
|
Wednesday 3 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
31° 27° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 3 | |
|
Thursday 4 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 27° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 1 | |
|
Friday 5 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 27° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 5 m/s | 1 | |
 |
Saturday 6 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
29° 26° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 4 m/s | 2 | |
|
Sunday 7 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 26° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 5 m/s | 2 | |
|
Monday 8 Nov | Water | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
30° 26° |
30° | 0 mm | 0% | 6 m/s | 2 |
Climate Kotu
Kotu has the tropical savanna climate prevailing. It is warm every month with both a wet and dry season. The average annual temperature for Kotu is 29° degrees and there is about 357 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 278 days a year with an average humidity of 63% and an UV-index of 7.
Climate table of Kotu
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
| Night temp. (°C) | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Water temp. (°C) | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 54 | 142 | 109 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| Days with rain | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 2 | - |
| Dry days | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 31 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| UV-index | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Kotu weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Kotu? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Weather experiences Kotu
Already been to Kotu?
Share your experience of the Kotu weather and get a chance to win $150!
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kotu?
Kotu is located in Gambia. It lies in a straight line at 6,448 km from Cape Town.
The coordinates of Kotu are:
- Latitude: 13.459444
- Longitude: -16.705278
The GPS coordinates are 13° 27' N, 16° 42' W
How long is the flight to Kotu?
The flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Kotu is approximately 9 hours.
What are the nearest airports to Kotu?
These are the airports closests to Kotu:
- Banjul International Airport (15 km) – Banjul NDing
- Ziguinchor Airport (110 km) – Ziguinchor
- Blaise Diagne International Airport (140 km) – Dakar
How big is Kotu?
The area of Kotu is around 5,176 km².
What is the currency of Kotu?
In Kotu the Gambian dalasi (GMD) is used to pay.
Exchange rates on 26 October 2021
- 1 Gambian dalasi = 3.36 South African rand
- 1 South African rand = 0.30 Gambian dalasi
- 10 Gambian dalasi = 33.55 South African rand
- 10 South African rand = 2.98 Gambian dalasi
- 100 Gambian dalasi = 335.53 South African rand
- 100 South African rand = 29.81 Gambian dalasi
What is the area code of Kotu?
The area code to call Kotu is +220.