The Gambia
The Gambia weather by month
The Gambia is warmest in November, with average highs of 31°C, and coolest in May at 28°C. The sea ranges from about 23°C to 31°C, warmest in October.
- WarmestNovember31°C average high
- CoolestMay28°C average high
- Warmest seaOctober31°C on average
- From Dublin≈ 6hdirect, estimated
The Gambia through the year
Beach weather (highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days) is most likely October to June. August is the wettest month, with rain on about 21 days.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sea | Rainy days | Rain | Sky | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 21° | 23° | 0 | 0 mm | Often cloudy | 98% |
| February | 31° | 21° | 23° | 0 | 0 mm | Some cloud | 95% |
| March | 30° | 21° | 23° | 0 | 0 mm | Some cloud | 91% |
| April | 29° | 21° | 24° | 0 | 0 mm | Some cloud | 93% |
| May | 28° | 22° | 27° | 0 | 1 mm | Some cloud | 95% |
| June | 29° | 25° | 29° | 2 | 17 mm | Often cloudy | 100% |
| July | 29° | 26° | 30° | 13 | 142 mm | Mostly cloudy | 100% |
| August | 29° | 25° | 29° | 21 | 276 mm | Mostly cloudy | 100% |
| September | 29° | 25° | 30° | 18 | 214 mm | Mostly cloudy | 100% |
| October | 30° | 26° | 31° | 7 | 54 mm | Often cloudy | 100% |
| November | 31° | 25° | 29° | 1 | 3 mm | Often cloudy | 100% |
| December | 31° | 22° | 25° | 0 | 1 mm | Often cloudy | 99% |
Shaded rows: beach weather (October to June). Rainy day = 2 mm or more. Sky = average cloud cover. How we measure
Flying time
Estimated from the distance for a direct flight. Real schedules vary, and many long-haul trips need a connection.
- From Dublin≈ 6h
- From Cork≈ 5h 45m
- From Belfast≈ 6h 15m
- From London≈ 6h
- From Manchester≈ 6h 15m
- From Glasgow≈ 6h 30m
Air: ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 2011–2025, for the grid point at 13.45, -16.68 (16 m). Sea: Copernicus Marine analysis via Open-Meteo, 2023–2025. Averages describe past weather, not a forecast.