SeasonMapKololi weather in January
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January in Kololi: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Kololi · #19 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 94/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kololi climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 23°C / 74°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 52% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 84 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kololi in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyEuropean charter season, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kololi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKololi's best weather comes in January, March and April — separate windows, not one continuous season.
January includes Birdwatching season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kololi in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
European charter season
1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyThe Senegambia strip runs on northern-winter charters. Hotels, the craft market and the bird guides are all working, prices are at their highest, and half the guests have been coming for twenty years.
- Nature
Birdwatching season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyBirdlife seasonKotu bridge and the Bijilo woods are the easiest birding in West Africa and they are five minutes from the hotels. European migrants are in from November; go at first light, with a guide from the association. Source ↗
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Kololi in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kololi?
- January in Kololi: hot, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Kololi on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
- What is the weather like in Kololi in January?
- In January, Kololi averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 21.1°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kololi in January?
- Kololi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in January.