June weather forecast
The Gambia

June in The Gambia signals the onset of the rainy season. The rains typically begin in the first half of the month and become more frequent as June progresses. The average rainfall in June is about 60mm (2.36"), which may seem insignificant when compared to the peak of the rainy season, but marks a significant increase from the negligible rainfall of the preceding dry months.

During June, average daytime temperatures range from 32°C (89.6°F) to 34°C (93.2°F), making it one of the warmer months of the year. However, the rainfall often provides a respite from the heat. Nighttime temperatures drop to 23°C (73.4°F), offering cooler conditions compared to the daytime heat.

Banjul, The Gambia's coastal capital, also witnesses the commencement of the rainy season in June. However, temperatures here are slightly moderated by the Atlantic Ocean, with daytime averages usually a degree or two lower than in the interior regions of the country.

When compared to May, June sees a significant increase in rainfall, indicating the transition from the dry season to the rainy season. As June transitions into July, the frequency and intensity of the rainfall increase, with July being one of the wettest months of the year in The Gambia. Despite the rainfall, June's temperatures remain high, making it a hot and wet month overall.

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• Banjul - June »
  In Banjul during June, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. June nights in Banjul reflect a consistent temperature dip to a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F), a slight descent from daytime peaks.
• Brikama - June »
  The month with the longest days in Brikama is June, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight. In Brikama, in June, during 7.1 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bakau - June »
  In Bakau during June, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Bakau, during June, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
• Farafenni - June »
  Farafenni, The Gambia, transitions into June recording an average high-temperature of a torrid 39.8°C (103.6°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. With an average of 12h and 54min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Farafenni, The Gambia.
• Lamin - June »
  On the first day of June in Lamin sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:30. In Lamin, in June, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.
• Gunjur - June »
  In Gunjur, in June, during 7.1 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gunjur, in June, during 7.1 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Soma - June »
  In Soma in June, during 8.6 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Soma, The Gambia, in June, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bansang - June »
  When it comes to June, the people of Bansang, The Gambia, can expect a significant rise in humidity levels. In Bansang, The Gambia, in June, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.