Upper River weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Upper River, Gambia. Like most weather services, we show Upper River at one spot: Farato, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (78°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Jan.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JanOff season May–Sep
About Farato weather
Is it raining in Farato right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Farato this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–37° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Farato lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Farato?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Upper River weather by month
When is the best time to visit Upper River?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Upper River is Oct–Jan, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in September to 42°C (107°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Upper River?
August is the wettest month, with about 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Upper River?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F).
Does Upper River have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Farato), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months