Weather forecast for todayBusumbala, The Gambia

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 15:11 GMT

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Light Rain with Thunder
Light Rain with Thunder
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 23km/hSSE 160°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Dewpoint: 23°C
  • Pressure: 1012.19mbar
  • Visibility: 9.66km
  • UV index: 5
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At the moment, light rain is falling steadily, with faint flashes of lightning in the sky.
The temperature is a moderately hot 26°C, with the feels-like temperature being assessed at a temperate 29°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 30°C for the day.

Monday 19. Oct 2026

  • 30°C
  • 24°C
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 2mm
  • Wind: 21km/hWSW 253°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • UV index: 9
  • Sunrise: 06:57 GMT
  • Sunset: 18:45 GMT
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On Monday, 19th of October, electrical storms are a possibility.
Minimal precipitation is predicted for today. Temperature fluctuations between a tropical 30°C and a warm 24°C are expected.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is estimated at a very hot 38°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
The forecasted peak temperature will reflect the average October high of 31.2°C.
Sunrise was at 06:57 and sunset will be at 18:45; the daylight will last for 11h and 48min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 19h 33°C.
Coldest period: 16h - 18h 30°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 16h 30%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 16h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 20km/hW 266°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 4
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  • 17h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 20km/hWSW 240°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 2
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  • 18h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hSW 236°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 18:45
  • 19h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 8km/hSW 233°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Pressure: 1011mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hWSW 247°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hWSW 249°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 6km/hSW 235°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hW 270°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 14km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 0h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 5km/hWSW 254°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 1h
  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 4km/hWSW 246°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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For the remainder of Monday, primarily dull and occasionally unstable weather is forecasted.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 28°C and the lowest temperature of 26°C. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 30°C. The warmest part of the day will be around 19h.
The maximum temperature will be alike with the average high of 31.2°C in October. The lowest temperature is expected to be also a couple of degrees lower than the average minimum in October, typically 26.9°C.
Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 15:11:23 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (15:11 GMT) is 26°C. Feels-like temperature is 29°C.

Today, expect isolated thunderstorms in the area.

There is a high possibility of rainfall, but with minimal precipitation.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 30°C, while the minimum temperature will be 24°C. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 38°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 31.2°C in October. The lowest temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average low of 26.9°C.

On Monday, in Busumbala, sunrise was at 06:57 and sunset will be at 18:45 (GMT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 48min.