Kololi weather in September
Gambia

September in Kololi: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Kololi · #1030 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kololi climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 253 mm / 9.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kololi in September
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.
Quietschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(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).
Toughest 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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- 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.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk21 rainy days and about 253 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Kololi in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Kololi?
- September in Kololi: hot, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Kololi on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Kololi in September?
- In September, Kololi averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 252.5 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kololi in September?
- Kololi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in September.