SeasonMapKololi weather in May
Gambia
May in Kololi: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Kololi · #134 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kololi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 84 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kololi in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTobaski, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kololi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKololi's best weather comes in January, March and April — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Kololi in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Tobaski
5 May – 5 Jun · usuallyRamadan & EidClosuresEid al-Adha is the Gambian year's biggest family day, and staff head home for it. Expect a skeleton crew on the strip and almost nothing running in Serekunda for a day or two. Source ↗
- Season
Out of season on the strip
15 May – 15 Oct · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresWhen the charters stop, a good share of the hotels, restaurants and excursion desks close with them. What stays open is cheap and near-empty, which suits some people and strands others.
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Kololi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Kololi?
- May in Kololi: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kololi on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Kololi in May?
- In May, Kololi averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 22.3°C, with about 1.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kololi in May?
- Kololi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in May.