Western, Gambia
Sohm
Sohm is a locality in Western, Gambia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time07:07
13.18° N, 16.50° WElevation 24 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low31° / 25°
Rain this month76mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sohm at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:59 · 18:4211 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:57Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
368 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
October
Weather in Sohm
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 95%
Today26 Oct34°27°
Tue27 Oct34°26°
Wed28 Oct33°26°
Thu29 Oct33°25°
Fri30 Oct31°25°5.1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°2.9 mm
Mon2 Nov32°25°
Tue3 Nov32°26°
When to go to Sohm
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 | 80 | 73 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 46 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 42 | 70 | 75 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 32° | 30° |
| Low | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 232 | 368 | 264 | 76 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sea | 22° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 24° |
What's on in Sohm
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Sohm
Earthquakes around Sohm
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sohm?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sohm.
What is the hottest month in Sohm?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Sohm?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sohm?
August is the wettest month with about 368 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sohm?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 20°C.