Sun & Beach Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, February, March
July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Tip for your trip
The best months for a sun and beach holiday in Gambia are from January, February, March. If you're planning to travel during this period, it's a good idea to arrange your stay early — especially in popular beach areas.
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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown
Monthly weather & climate data for Gambia
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 0 |
February | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 26° | 0 |
March | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 0 |
April | 98Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 0 |
May | 96Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 7 |
June | 76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 29° | 86 |
July | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 229 |
August | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 319 |
September | 35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 27° | 253 |
October | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 90 |
November | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 6 |
December | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 24° | 0 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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