SeasonMapBest time to visit Gambia
The best time to visit Gambia is January, May and December, when its 2 destinations average 86/100 for climate comfort — August is the weakest month, at 56/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Gambia destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gambia climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85 | 34.2°C | 0 mm | Kololi 92 |
| February | 79 | 34.9°C | 0 mm | Kololi 88 |
| March | 82 | 34.6°C | 0 mm | Kololi 92 |
| April | 81 | 34.5°C | 0 mm | Kololi 94 |
| May | 85 | 33.1°C | 1 mm | Kololi 93 |
| June | 79 | 33.3°C | 15 mm | Kololi 87 |
| July | 67 | 31.8°C | 165 mm | Kololi 74 |
| August | 56 | 31.1°C | 276 mm | Kololi 63 |
| September | 61 | 31.6°C | 227 mm | Kololi 68 |
| October | 74 | 33.2°C | 55 mm | Kololi 82 |
| November | 81 | 34.4°C | 2 mm | Kololi 90 |
| December | 86 | 33.8°C | 0 mm | Kololi 91 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Gambia destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
Gambia month by month
All 2 destinations in Gambia
Gambia — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Gambia?
- January, May and December. Across Gambia's 2 destinations, December averages 86/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 33.8°C and 0 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Gambia?
- August, averaging 56/100 — mean highs of 31.1°C and 276 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Gambia?
- February, with mean daily highs of 34.9°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Gambia?
- August, averaging 276 mm of rain.