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December is an excellent month to visit Gambia

Climate Overview

Gambia in December has hot conditions, with highs reaching 30.9°C (88°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain is rare, falling on about 0 days this month.

This month falls at the beginning of Winter. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.

Compared to November, this month is about 2°C cooler with 1 fewer rainy days.

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Monthly December Averages

Temperature
31°C / 21°C
Feels Like
32°C / 21°C
Rain
0 days · 0 mm
Sunshine
10.2h / day
Humidity
56% — Moderate
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
NNE (24°)
Gusts
28 km/h
Daylight
11.3 h
Cloud Cover
48%
Clear Sky Days
9.2
Dew Point
17°C — Humid
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 31%
Seasonal Demand
Busy (4/5)
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:21
Daylight 11.3h
Sunset 18:42

Pros

  • Minimal rainfall — great for outdoor plans
  • Abundant sunshine for exploring and outdoor fun
  • One of the best months to visit

Cons

  • Popular month due to favourable weather conditions

What to Wear

Light, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen are essential. Opt for loose-fitting clothing in light colors to stay cool.

Packing List

Breathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglassesSandals

Compare Months

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity Status Details
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

Frequently Asked Questions

December is typically excellent for visiting Gambia, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and around 0 rainy days. Gambia in December has hot conditions, with highs reaching 30.9°C (88°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rai
Gambia typically sees around 0 rainy days in December with 0 mm (0 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
With highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F) in December, we recommend: Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, December offers some of the best weather conditions in Gambia with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.

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