Kotu Weather

Kotu is a beach resort on the northwest coast of Gambia, in West Africa, which enjoys a sub-tropical climate, with an abundance of sunshine and year-round hot weather. There is little fluctuation in temperature from month to month; however the best time to visit Kotu is during the dry season which runs from November to May.

The hot dry weather in Kotu is ideal for those looking for a relaxing beach holiday with high temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Winter is the most popular season with British travellers, with the resort seeing some of the coolest weather throughout the year with highs of 31C - 32C, and 9 hours of sunshine each day. Coastal temperatures in the Gambia tend to be cooler and more comfortable than inland, with Kotu experiencing an average annual temperature of 32C, and dry winds coming from the Sahara Desert helping to temper the heat. Sea temperatures in October and November are a very warm 28C, dipping to 25C during December and dropping down to 22C in January. Night time temperatures in Kotu hover between 16C - 20C from November to May.

July sees the start of the rainy season in Kotu, with humidity levels rising. August is the wettest month with an average of 375mm of rainfall, with September seeing 273mm, however most of the rain during this time falls at night. October is fairly dry with 87mm of rain, with the period from November to May seeing virtually no rainfall.