Western, Gambia
Sameh
Sameh is a locality in Western, Gambia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Population–
Local time20:07
13.33° N, 16.63° WElevation 19 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month61mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Best: Jan–Feb · Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sameh at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:59 · 18:4411 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:46Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in November
Coolest month20°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
341 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
October
Weather in Sameh
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct33°28°0.8 mm
Fri23 Oct33°27°
Sat24 Oct32°25°
Sun25 Oct32°27°
Mon26 Oct31°27°
Tue27 Oct32°27°
Wed28 Oct31°27°
Thu29 Oct30°26°
Fri30 Oct31°25°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°5.4 mm
When to go to Sameh
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 93 | 89 | 87 | 90 | 86 | 59 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 49 | 77 | 85 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 28° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 207 | 341 | 243 | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sea | 22° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 24° |
What's on in Sameh
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Sameh
Earthquakes around Sameh
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sameh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sameh.
What is the hottest month in Sameh?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sameh?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sameh?
August is the wettest month with about 341 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sameh?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 20°C.