Gambia in January

January is one of Gambia's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 2 destinations average 85/100, led by Kololi at 92 — 33°C and 0 rainy days — while Banjul trails at 78 with 0 mm of rain.

#2 of 12 months for Gambia · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

🇬🇲 Gambia, month by month

85/100 in January
  1. 85Jan
  2. 79Feb
  3. 82Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 85May
  6. 79Jun
  7. 67Jul
  8. 56Aug
  9. 61Sep
  10. 74Oct
  11. 81Nov
  12. 86Dec

Where in Gambia in January

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1KololiBeach33°C0 mm · 0 days92 tier SYes
2BanjulCity34°C0 mm · 0 days78 tier BYes

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Gambia in January

  • Birdwatching season · Kololi and 1 more place · 1 Nov – 31 Mar (usually)

Better months for Gambia

December · 86/100May · 85/100March · 82/100Weakest: August · 56/100
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