Your November weather guide
HotWeather in Kololi in November
November is a good time to visit Kololi if you want hot, mostly dry weather and a warm sea, rather than gentle autumn sunshine. Average daytime highs reach 31°C, nights stay around 25°C and the sea is about 28°C. The catch is that evenings offer little cooling down, so this suits travellers comfortable with sustained warmth. For a UK traveller, it is a substantial change of climate, not simply a chance to leave the coat behind.
Long-term climate averages for Serekunda (Kololi), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Kololi, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Serekunda (Kololi).
- Average daytime high
- 30.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 24.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 23°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +20.3°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 27.7°C
- year to year: 27°C to 28°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.9h
- 52% of 11.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 2 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days over 25°C
- 100%
- 67% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.6°C
- 2017-11-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- 20.3°C
- 1996-11-24
- Flight from London
- ≈ 6 h 18 min
- 4448 km, mid-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How November compares
November is the 1st warmest month of the year in Kololi and ranks 4th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Kololi is 20.3°C warmer by day and 19.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in Kololi peaks at 30.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.5°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 24.6°C; one night in ten drops to 22.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 35.6°C (2017-11-27) and the coldest night 20.3°C (1996-11-24).
Rain in November
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 2 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2001 with 14 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 66%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 27.7°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.1°C to 28.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in October (29.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:06 and sets about 18:37 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 48%.
Is November a good time to visit Kololi?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain. The best months for Kololi on our scoring are April, March, May; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Expect proper heat, including after dark
November is Kololi's warmest month, so do not assume that travelling late in the year means milder conditions. Days reach 30°C on 67% of occasions, while the hottest can push beyond the usual daytime average. With humidity at 66%, loose, breathable clothing is a sensible choice, and air conditioning is worth prioritising if warm bedrooms disturb your sleep. Plan more active time for the morning or later afternoon, leaving room for shade around midday. Evenings are generally suited to light clothes rather than layers. This is a better fit for heat lovers than for anyone wanting cool nights after a warm day.
Very little rain, with a sea warm enough for swimming
Rain is unlikely to shape your plans: November averages about 0 rainy days and just 2.0 mm of rainfall. That makes it a practical month for spending time outdoors without routinely planning around showers, though dry does not mean uninterrupted sunshine. Expect about 5.9 hours of sunshine within 11.4 hours of daylight, so allow for cloud as well as bright spells. The sea averages 27.7°C, comfortably warm enough for swimming and unlikely to feel bracing when you get in. Its warmth also means a swim may offer less cooling relief than you expect. Keep shade, drinking water and sun protection part of your daily routine.
A little perspective
Kololi through the year
November is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7°C | 20.2°C | 21.8°C | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 95% |
| February | 29.4°C | 20.5°C | 22.0°C | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 94% |
| Marchbest | 29.4°C | 20.7°C | 22.6°C | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 96% |
| Aprilbest | 28.3°C | 20.9°C | 23.4°C | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 95% |
| Maybest | 28.2°C | 22.2°C | 24.6°C | 8.4 | 1 | 0 | 99% |
| June | 29.1°C | 24.6°C | 26.8°C | 6.2 | 14 | 2 | 100% |
| July | 28.9°C | 25.4°C | 28.0°C | 3.5 | 130 | 15 | 100% |
| August | 28.4°C | 25.3°C | 28.4°C | 2.4 | 263 | 24 | 100% |
| September | 28.9°C | 25.4°C | 28.7°C | 3.1 | 192 | 20 | 100% |
| October | 29.9°C | 26.1°C | 29.3°C | 6.0 | 58 | 8 | 100% |
| NovemberSelected | 30.7°C | 24.6°C | 27.7°C | 5.9 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| December | 29.7°C | 21.9°C | 24.1°C | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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Keep exploring
Similar in November
Closest matches on daytime temperature, sea temperature and sunshine, in other countries.
Thailand · 31°C by day · sea 29°C
Bangkok
India · 32°C by day · sea 29°C
Goa
Mexico · 30°C by day · sea 28°C
Puerto Vallarta
Tanzania · 29°C by day · sea 28°C
Zanzibar
Kenya · 29°C by day · sea 27°C
Mombasa
A little more detail
Kololi in November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Kololi hot in November?
Kololi is hot in November: the average daytime high is 30.7°C and nights average 24.6°C. About 100% of November days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Kololi in November?
The sea around Kololi averages 27.7°C in November, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 27°C to 28°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Kololi in November?
Kololi sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 2 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2001 (14 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Kololi in November?
Kololi gets around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 11.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Kololi compare with the UK in November?
Kololi is on average 20.3°C warmer than London by day in November (30.7°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in Kololi?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in Kololi reached 35.6°C on 2017-11-27, and the coldest night dropped to 20.3°C on 1996-11-24.
How much warmer is Kololi than London in November?
Kololi's average daytime high is 20.3°C above London's November high of 10.4°C. That is a marked jump into hot weather, so keep your arrival plans relaxed and have light clothing accessible rather than staying in your UK travel layers.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 6 hours 18 minutes, making it a mid-haul journey. For that travel time, November brings hot days, warm nights and a swimmable sea, rather than merely a milder version of the weather at home.
Is November the best month to go to Kololi?
November suits a trip focused on heat, dry weather and swimming, but April, March and May rate better overall. Choose November if sustained warmth appeals; being the warmest month is less of an advantage if you prefer cooler conditions.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Serekunda (Serekunda (Kololi)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.1 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C