Lower River weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lower River, Gambia. Like most weather services, we show Lower River at one spot: Soma, its largest city. At 9:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (78°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 38%
- Chance of rain
- 25%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–FebOff season Jul–Sep
About Soma weather
Is it raining in Soma right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Soma this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–38° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Soma lately?
In the past 7 days, Soma had 1 rainy day and 1.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Soma?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lower River weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lower River?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lower River is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in August to 40°C (103°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Lower River?
August is the wettest month, with about 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Lower River?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (103°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F).
Does Lower 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 Soma), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months