November weather forecast
The Gambia

November marks the onset of the dry season in The Gambia, with a dramatic drop in rainfall. The average precipitation decreases to about 10mm (0.39"), with rain becoming a rare occurrence. This month is characterized by much drier conditions, and with the reduction in rain, humidity levels also start to fall.

Average daytime temperatures in November remain relatively high, ranging from 31°C (87.8°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). However, the cooler, drier air makes these temperatures more comfortable compared to the humid conditions of the rainy season. Nighttime temperatures dip to 19°C (66.2°F), providing a comfortable coolness after the heat of the day.

In Banjul, the weather follows the pattern of the rest of the country, with the coastal city experiencing similar reductions in rainfall and temperature. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean provides a cooling effect, keeping temperatures slightly lower than in the interior regions of the country.

Compared to October, November presents a significant drop in rainfall and humidity, as well as a slight increase in temperature. This transition into the dry season continues into December, with conditions remaining largely dry, and temperatures continuing to rise, marking a return to the typical hot, dry conditions associated with The Gambia's tropical savanna climate.

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• Banjul - November »
  November is the warmest month of the year registering average temperatures as high as 31.8°C (89.2°F) and as low as 26.2°C (79.2°F). In Banjul the average seawater temperature in November is 28°C (82.4°F).
• Brikama - November »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and a low of 26.6°C (79.9°F), November stands out as the warmest month in Brikama, The Gambia. November is the last month it rains in Brikama, The Gambia.
• Bakau - November »
  November, recognised by an average high temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and a low of 26.2°C (79.2°F), is Bakau's warmest month. November is the last month it rains in Bakau, The Gambia.
• Farafenni - November »
  On the last day of November, in Farafenni, The Gambia, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:32 GMT. The months with the lowest UV index in Farafenni are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Lamin - November »
  November is the last month it rains in Lamin, The Gambia. On the first day of November in Lamin, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:39.
• Gunjur - November »
  Gunjur's temperature records reveal November as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and lows of 26.6°C (79.9°F). On the first day of November in Gunjur, The Gambia, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:40.
• Soma - November »
  On the first day of November in Soma, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:35. As Soma welcomes November, the average high-temperature is noted at a still torrid 37.6°C (99.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month.
• Bansang - November »
  Carrying forward the trend of the previous month, November in Bansang witnesses further decline in rainfall, hitting 2mm (0.08") on average, hence extending the dry run of weather. In the month of November, Bansang witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F).