October weather forecast
The Gambia

October in The Gambia sees the gradual retreat of the rainy season. The country experiences a significant reduction in rainfall during this month, with average precipitation dropping to about 70mm (2.76"). Despite this decrease, occasional rains continue to occur, contributing to the sustained high levels of humidity.

The average daytime temperatures in October range from 30°C (86°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), a slight increase compared to the cooler, rainy months. Nighttime temperatures decrease to 22°C (71.6°F), providing a cooler environment during the hours of darkness.

Banjul, the capital city located on the coast, shares similar weather patterns with the rest of the country. However, the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean results in slightly lower temperatures, offering some relief from the heat experienced in the interior regions.

Compared to September, October experiences a substantial decrease in rainfall, signaling the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the dry season. As October transitions into November, expect further reductions in rainfall and humidity as the dry season establishes itself, characterized by clear skies and increasing temperatures.

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• Banjul - October »
  In Banjul the average seawater temperature in October is 28°C (82.4°F). In Banjul, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Brikama - October »
  On the first day of October in Brikama sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:56. In Brikama, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
• Bakau - October »
  On the last day of October, in Bakau sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:40 GMT. On the first day of October in Bakau sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:56.
• Farafenni - October »
  On the first day of October in Farafenni sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:52. In Farafenni in October, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
• Lamin - October »
  On the first day of October in Lamin sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:56. In Lamin, in October, during 8.5 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Gunjur - October »
  On the last day of October, in Gunjur, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:40 GMT. In Gunjur, in October, it is raining for 8.9 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
• Soma - October »
  In Soma, during October, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Soma, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:35 GMT.
• Bansang - October »
  In Bansang, in October, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 37mm (1.46") of accumulated precipitation. October marks the beginning of the much-awaited dryer days, as the effects of the rainy season start to recede in Bansang.