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 June, Banjul experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 25°C (77°F) at night. With an average of 12h and 54min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Banjul.
• Brikama - June »
  In Brikama during June, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. On the first day of June in Brikama sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:30.
• Bakau - June »
  In Bakau during June, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. June has the longest days of the year in Bakau with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
• Farafenni - June »
  In Farafenni in June, during 8.6 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Farafenni, The Gambia, in June, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.
• Lamin - June »
  In Lamin, The Gambia, during June, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. June has the longest days of the year in Lamin, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
• Gunjur - June »
  In Gunjur during June, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. The month with the longest days in Gunjur is June, with an average of 12h and 54min of daylight.
• 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 »
  In Bansang, The Gambia, during June, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In June, in Bansang, The Gambia, the rain falls for 13.8 days.