Best Time to Visit Gambia for Sun & Beach

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Sun & Beach Potential

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, March

Avoid

July, August, September

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Weather

24°C – 29°C

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The best time to visit Gambia for a sun and beach holiday is January, February, March.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Gambia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	0	—	—	dry
February	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	—	0	—	—	dry
March	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	—	0	—	—	dry
April	98Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	—	0	—	—	dry
May	96Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	—	7	—	—	dry
June	76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	—	86	—	—	shoulder
July	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	229	—	—	wet
August	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	319	—	—	wet
September	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	253	—	—	wet
October	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	—	90	—	—	shoulder
November	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	—	6	—	—	dry
December	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	—	0	—	—	dry