May weather forecast
The Gambia

May marks the end of the dry season in The Gambia, with the first signs of the rainy season beginning to show towards the end of the month. The climate becomes increasingly humid and temperatures continue to rise. Average daytime temperatures are high, usually hovering between 33°C (91.4°F) and 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures can drop to 22°C (71.6°F).

May is usually the last month of the year without significant rainfall in The Gambia, although the first rains often appear towards the end of the month. The average precipitation in May is low, typically less than 10mm (0.39"), as the country prepares for the impending rainy season.

Banjul, the capital city located on the coast, experiences similar rising temperatures, but benefits from the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean. This maritime effect helps to slightly temper the heat compared to the interior regions of the country, making it more comfortable for residents and visitors.

When compared to April, May is hotter and the humidity levels are higher, indicating the transition towards the rainy season. As May gives way to June, the onset of the rainy season becomes apparent, with frequent and heavy rainfall expected to commence, marking a significant shift in The Gambia's weather pattern.

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• Banjul - May »
  March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Banjul, The Gambia. On the last day of the month, in Banjul, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.
• Brikama - May »
  With average high temperatures of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and lows of 22.9°C (73.2°F), May is the coldest month in Brikama, The Gambia. On the last day of May, in Brikama sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.
• Bakau - May »
  March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bakau, The Gambia. The months with the most sunshine in Bakau are March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
• Farafenni - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Farafenni are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. On the last day of May, in Farafenni, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:26 GMT.
• Lamin - May »
  In Lamin, The Gambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 427mm (16.81") of precipitation. In Lamin, The Gambia, during May, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
• Gunjur - May »
  Gunjur's temperature records reveal May as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and lows of 22.9°C (73.2°F). On the last day of the month, in Gunjur, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:30 GMT.
• Soma - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Soma are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. The months with the highest UV index in Soma are March through June and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
• Bansang - May »
  On the first day of May in Bansang, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:14. March through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Bansang, The Gambia.