January weather forecast
Kanifing, The Gambia

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Weather in January

Mild breezes herald the weather of January in Kanifing, with prospect for clear skies to prevail throughout the month. Tourists can expect gentle winds reaching at most speeds of 19.1km/h (11.9mph). Despite cooler days, humidity stays at lower levels, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Days are filled with abundant sunshine as cloud cover remains sparse. With everything considered, January provides an optimal climate for outdoor pursuits.

Temperature

The advent of January in Kanifing sees the average high-temperature at a warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), subtly shifted from December's 30.5°C (86.9°F). An average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is recorded in the month of January in Kanifing.

Humidity

The least humid month in Kanifing is January, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kanifing are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following advice:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Kanifing in January?

During January, Kanifing experiences an average high-temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and a low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

What is the least humid month in Kanifing?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Kanifing?

In January, the average relative humidity in Kanifing, The Gambia, is 39%.

What is the driest month in Kanifing?

In Kanifing, The Gambia, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

How many hours of daylight does Kanifing have in January?

In Kanifing, the average day length in January is 11h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kanifing?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kanifing?

In Kanifing, The Gambia, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kanifing?

January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kanifing.

What is the UV index reading in January in Kanifing?

In Kanifing, The Gambia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average temperature in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average pressure in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average wind speed in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average humidity in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average rainfall in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average rainfall days in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kanifing, 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 24min).

  • 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average UV index in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in January - Kanifing, 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
Kanifing, The Gambia

Average visibility in January - Kanifing, 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).

Kanifing, The Gambia

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