When is the best time to visit Gambia?
The best time to visit Gambia is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in May at around 33°C (91°F). August is the wettest month, with about 332 mm of rain. Gambia has a distinct rainy season from July to September, peaking in August at about 332 mm. The dry season runs from October to June.
Gambia weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Gambia, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 0 mm |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 0 mm |
| March | 30°C / 87°F | 0 mm |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 0 mm |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 18 mm |
| June | 31°C / 88°F | 131 mm |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 253 mm |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 332 mm |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 278 mm |
| October | 29°C / 84°F | 90 mm |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 6 mm |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 2 mm |
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Climate averages for Gambia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Gambia is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
May is the hottest month, with an average around 33°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 332 mm of rain.
Gambia has a distinct rainy season from July to September, peaking in August at about 332 mm. The dry season runs from October to June.
January is the coolest month, averaging 25°C (77°F) against 33°C (91°F) in May.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
