Gambia Weather
🇬🇲 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in the Gambia at a glance
Our the Gambia coverage centers on Banjul, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 87°F (31°C) in October and 83°F (28°C) in May, with about 72 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Banjul - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Banjul averages 10.3 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 724 mm (28.5 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Banjul climate page.
Live weather across the Gambia today
Gambia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banjul | 79° | Oct · 87° | May · 72° | 72 | 10.3 | 0 |
Gambia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 70° | 0 | 10.3 h/day |
| February | 89° | 71° | 0 | 10.7 h/day |
| March | 87° | 71° | 0 | 11.1 h/day |
| April | 86° | 71° | 0 | 11.7 h/day |
| May | 83° | 72° | 0 | 11.4 h/day |
| June | 85° | 76° | 3 | 10.9 h/day |
| July | 85° | 78° | 16 | 9.1 h/day |
| August | 84° | 78° | 23 | 8.3 h/day |
| September | 85° | 78° | 21 | 9.2 h/day |
| October | 87° | 80° | 7 | 10.2 h/day |
| November | 90° | 77° | 1 | 10.3 h/day |
| December | 89° | 72° | 0 | 9.9 h/day |
Gambia weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit the Gambia?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in the Gambia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Gambia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of the Gambia like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.