September weather forecast
Bijilo National Park, The Gambia

Moving on to September, the heavy rains of August begin to subside, leaving behind a lush green palette in the park. The otherwise consistent pattern laid out by the monsoon starts to show signs of relenting. Daylight hours and sea temperatures witness marginal adjustments, syncing with the onset of the leaving monsoons. The high UV index maintains its firm grip, with the sun pouring its rays whenever the clouds part. A seen drop to 273mm (10.75") of rainfall evident across fourteen days suggests the drawing close of the predominant showers.

Temperature

Bijilo National Park signifies an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in September, closely mirroring the 30°C (86°F) of August. In September, Bijilo National Park's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) during the night.

Rainfall

In Bijilo National Park, in September, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 273mm (10.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bijilo National Park, there are 58 rainfall days, and 1045mm (41.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater in Bijilo National Park, The Gambia, are July through November, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and various water activities, the temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as highly enjoyable and comfortable for extended durations without any discomfort.

Daylight

The average length of the day in September is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of September, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:57 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bijilo National Park are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During September, 12 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Enforce every key safety measure. Those with light skin might get burns in a matter of minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Even on cloudy days, a sunscreen with a minimum 30 sun protection factor should be generously applied and frequently re-applied, including after every swim or outdoor exercise. Alert! UV radiation becomes sharper due to reflections from sand and water.