The weather in August in Gambia

It's hot in August in Gambia with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Gambia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Gambia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 39°C in 2016, Gambia reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Gambia is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 383 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Gambia

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gambia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Gambia New York
Average temperature 32°C 30°C
Max. temperature 33°C 31°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 383 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 29 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Gambia with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Gambia is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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The climate in Gambia is based on weather data from Banjul. Other places, like Kololi, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Gambia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Gambia

Temperature in August in Gambia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Gambia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Gambia

Total precipitation in August in Gambia over the years

Daily UV index in August in Gambia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Gambia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Gambia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gambia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.