What’s the climate like in Gambia?
The current climate in Gambia features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 35°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Gambia in recent years was 45°C in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in February 2018.
On average, Gambia receives 1095 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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.
Best time to visit Gambia?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Gambia is January, February, June and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Gambia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Gambia
The climate table of Gambia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 66 | 246 | 383 | 253 | 79 | 2,8 | 0,3 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 35°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in August and September
- Precipitation: 1095 mm per year, averaging 91 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in January, March and April
- Wettest months: 383 mm in August, 253 mm in September and 246 mm in July
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Average Temperature per Month in Gambia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Gambia
This graph shows how much rainfall Gambia gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Gambia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Gambia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Gambia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Gambia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Gambia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Gambia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
