Climate and monthly weather forecastGambia, Guinea-Bissau
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, is a very hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 20.1°C (68.2°F) and 36.3°C (97.3°F). The advent of January brings an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.3°C (97.3°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another very hot month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21°C (69.8°F) and an average high of 37.9°C (100.2°F). February's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still torrid 37.9°C (100.2°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gambia, is still a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.7°C (103.5°F) and an average low of 21.7°C (71.1°F). The average high-temperature for March is a still torrid 39.7°C (103.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, is an extremely hot spring month, with an average temperature varying between 40.3°C (104.5°F) and 22.8°C (73°F). April brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and an average low of 22.8°C (73°F). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°C (101.8°F) and an average low of 23.9°C (75°F). The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a very hot 38.8°C (101.8°F), differing minimally from April's 40.3°C (104.5°F). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Gambia, is still a torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.7°C (98.1°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F). The beginning of June records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36.7°C (98.1°F), marking a negligible difference from May's 38.8°C (101.8°F). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.3°C (90.1°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F). The commencement of July indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from June's torrid 36.7°C (98.1°F) to a tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature varying between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F). In Gambia, August is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F). The heat index for August is appraised at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a tropical month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F). At the onset of September, Gambia records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is another hot autumn month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and an average low of 24°C (75.2°F). Gambia's transition into October brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 31.4°C (88.5°F) in September to a still tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is a sweltering month in Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature varying between 36°C (96.8°F) and 22.5°C (72.5°F). Upon the beginning of November, Gambia's high-temperatures register at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Gambia, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.2°C (68.4°F) and an average high of 35.9°C (96.6°F). The advent of December reveals an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 35.9°C (96.6°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Weather in December »Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 22%.
In Gambia, rain does not fall in January through March and December.
Throughout the year, there are 111.2 rainfall days, and 710mm (27.95") of precipitation is accumulated.
March and April, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.
April, known for its average high temperature of 40.3°C (104.5°F) and an average low temperature of 22.8°C (73°F), is the warmest month.
Months with rainfall are April through November.
The month with the most sunshine is April, with an average of 10h of sunshine.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 12h and 48min of daylight.
August, with its high-temperature average of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and a low-temperature average of 23.8°C (74.8°F), is the coldest month.
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27 days and accumulates 245mm (9.65") of precipitation.
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.
With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
Gambia does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). GMT timezone is used over the entire year.
Average temperature
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.5°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°C).
Average pressure
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
- Average pressure in January:
1011.6mbar - Average pressure in February:
1010.4mbar - Average pressure in March:
1010mbar - Average pressure in April:
1009.8mbar - Average pressure in May:
1010.8mbar - Average pressure in June:
1012.3mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1012.7mbar - Average pressure in August:
1012.4mbar - Average pressure in September:
1012.2mbar - Average pressure in October:
1011.1mbar - Average pressure in November:
1010.5mbar - Average pressure in December:
1011.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.8mbar).
Average wind speed
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
- Average wind speed in January:
9.3km/h - Average wind speed in February:
9.5km/h - Average wind speed in March:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in April:
9km/h - Average wind speed in May:
9.9km/h - Average wind speed in June:
10.1km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
8.7km/h - Average wind speed in August:
8.3km/h - Average wind speed in September:
6.9km/h - Average wind speed in October:
6.5km/h - Average wind speed in November:
6.9km/h - Average wind speed in December:
8.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.5km/h).
Average humidity
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).
Average rainfall
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (245mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
- Average rainfall days in January:
0.1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
0.2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
0.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
1.5 days - Average rainfall days in May:
3.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
11.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
23.2 days - Average rainfall days in August:
27 days - Average rainfall days in September:
24.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
16.1 days - Average rainfall days in November:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
0.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 30min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 48min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 6min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 48min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 48min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 12min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in January:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in February:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in April:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 0min
- Average sunshine in July:
6h and 48min - Average sunshine in August:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
9h and 12min - Average sunshine in November:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
- Average sunshine days in January:
30.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
28 days - Average sunshine days in March:
30.6 days - Average sunshine days in April:
28.7 days - Average sunshine days in May:
25.9 days - Average sunshine days in June:
16.3 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
6.2 days - Average sunshine days in August:
2.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
3.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
11.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
26.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
30.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.8 days).
Average UV index
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility
Gambia, Guinea-Bissau
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
