Gambia Weather & Climate 2026

Am Tropical Monsoon

Monthly climate averages for Banjul. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Climate Overview

Gambia experiences average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Jun–Nov

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

Jan 9.4/10 Feb 8.7/10 Mar 8.5/10 Apr 7.2/10 May 6.3/10 Jun 4.4/10 Jul 2.5/10 Aug 1.9/10 Sep 1.8/10 Oct 1.6/10 Nov 6.2/10 Dec 8.6/10

Key figures

Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
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Low
Temperature 31°C / 24°C
Feels Like 35°C / 26°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 70 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 17 km/h
Dew Point 21°C
Best Time to Visit
J F M A M J J A S O N D
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Hottest Month
33°C
November
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 1 days
Coldest Month
26°C
August
Avg High 30°C
Rain 24 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
April (Gusts 32)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding July, August, September, October due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity.

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:39
Daylight 12.9h
Sunset 19:34

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City forecasts

14-day forecasts for major cities in Gambia

Weather changes by city, coast, elevation, and region. Use these live previews for populated places in Gambia, then open a city page for the full forecast.

Banjul

Population: 37.3K

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Serekunda

Population: 340K

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Brikama

Population: 97.2K

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Bununka Kunda

Population: 66.4K

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Sukuta

Population: 56.5K

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Talinding

Population: 48.7K

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Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 50 mm 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind Speed Gusts

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Daylight Hours

14h 12h 10h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight 12h reference

Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

32°C 28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 21°C
Feels Like
31°C / 19°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
49% Moderate
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February best
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 21°C
Feels Like
33°C / 20°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
49% Moderate
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March best
Excellent
Temp
32°C / 22°C
Feels Like
34°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
58% Moderate
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April
Good
Temp
32°C / 23°C
Feels Like
36°C / 24°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.9h Excellent
Humidity
64% Muggy
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May
Fair
Temp
31°C / 24°C
Feels Like
36°C / 26°C
Rain
0days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.8h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
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June
Poor
Temp
31°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
3days (18 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
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July
Wet
Temp
30°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 31°C
Rain
18days (189 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
83% Humid
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August
Wet
Temp
30°C / 26°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
24days (291 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
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September
Wet
Temp
30°C / 26°C
Feels Like
37°C / 31°C
Rain
21days (269 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
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October
Poor
Temp
32°C / 26°C
Feels Like
39°C / 32°C
Rain
9days (65 mm) Wet
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
83% Humid
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November
Fair
Temp
33°C / 25°C
Feels Like
37°C / 27°C
Rain
1days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.7h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
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December best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 21°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
56% Moderate
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status
January best 31°C / 21°C 31°C / 19°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.6h Excellent 49% Moderate Excellent View Details
February best 32°C / 21°C 33°C / 20°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 49% Moderate Excellent View Details
March best 32°C / 22°C 34°C / 21°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.5h Excellent 58% Moderate Excellent View Details
April 32°C / 23°C 36°C / 24°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 11.9h Excellent 64% Muggy Good View Details
May 31°C / 24°C 36°C / 26°C 0days (2 mm) Excellent 11.8h Excellent 74% Muggy Fair View Details
June 31°C / 26°C 36°C / 30°C 3days (18 mm) Excellent 11.6h Excellent 80% Humid Poor View Details
July 30°C / 26°C 36°C / 31°C 18days (189 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 83% Humid Wet View Details
August 30°C / 26°C 36°C / 30°C 24days (291 mm) Wet 9h Good 86% Very Muggy Wet View Details
September 30°C / 26°C 37°C / 31°C 21days (269 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 86% Very Muggy Wet View Details
October 32°C / 26°C 39°C / 32°C 9days (65 mm) Wet 10.7h Excellent 83% Humid Poor View Details
November 33°C / 25°C 37°C / 27°C 1days (2 mm) Excellent 10.7h Excellent 70% Muggy Fair View Details
December best 31°C / 21°C 32°C / 21°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 56% Moderate Excellent View Details

Best Time to Visit Gambia (2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Gambia are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Banjul, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Gambia is November, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Gambia is August, with average overnight lows of 26°C (78°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Gambia is August, averaging 291mm of precipitation across 24 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Gambia runs through August, September, July, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Banjul.
Gambia receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is April with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Banjul.
The least favorable months to visit Gambia are July, August, September, October, primarily due to extreme heat, heavy rainfall, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
Average humidity in Gambia is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Gambia are 17 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 32 km/h / 20 mph).
Gambia averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 50%. The clearest skies occur in March.
The annual average dew point in Gambia is 21°C (70°F), which feels muggy and uncomfortable. Expect heavy perspiration during warmer months — stay hydrated and take breaks in air-conditioned spaces.
Gambia has a Tropical Monsoon climate, classified as Am under the Köppen system. Tropical climates are warm year-round with high rainfall and temperatures rarely dropping below 18°C (64°F).
The 'feels like' temperature in Gambia ranges from 26°C (79°F) to 35°C (95°F) on average. Humidity and radiant heat mean it often feels warmer than the thermometer reads, especially in summer months.
June is not the best time to visit Gambia, with a climate score of 4.4/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Gambia, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 31°C (87°F) and 3 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.

Data Source

Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.

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