February weather forecast
Serrekunda, The Gambia

Weather conditions in February are more or less similar to those in January. While the upper edge of the temperature notches up a notch, the lower limit only sees a marginal increase. There is practically no rainfall in February, with not even a single rainy day recorded in Serrekunda. Fade into the romanticism of February under the clear, unhindered skies of this west African city. With ample daylight and sunshine, February promises warm yet bearable heat, appealing to most Individuals.

Temperature

February's average high-temperature is a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F), maintaining a close comparison with January's 31°C (87.8°F). February presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 17°C (62.6°F).

Rainfall

February is the last month it rains in Serrekunda. During 1 rainfall days, in February, Serrekunda aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Serrekunda, The Gambia, there are 58 rainfall days, and 1045mm (41.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 21°C (69.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in February in Serrekunda is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 19:15 GMT.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Serrekunda. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 12 in February translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce every vital precaution. Those with light skin could endure burns in a matter of minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Even if it's cloudy, generously apply and frequently reapply a sunscreen with no less than a 30 sun protection factor after each swim or outdoor exercise.