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The Gambia's national averages run from 31 °C in August to 38 °C in April, with rainfall between 0 mm in January and 272 mm in August and 3.7–10.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, February and March. Its 6 regions span 28–37 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Banjul
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Banjul
- Area
- 10,275 km²
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When The Gambia shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0 | 19.2 | 16.5 | 36.8 |
| February | 35.4 | 20.8 | 18.0 | 38.8 |
| March | 37.1 | 22.0 | 19.6 | 40.2 |
| April | 38.1 | 23.5 | 21.2 | 41.3 |
| May | 37.1 | 24.5 | 22.3 | 40.0 |
| June | 35.4 | 25.7 | 24.0 | 37.7 |
| July | 32.4 | 25.4 | 24.0 | 35.1 |
| August | 31.2 | 24.9 | 23.7 | 33.4 |
| September | 31.7 | 24.6 | 23.4 | 34.0 |
| October | 33.8 | 24.8 | 23.1 | 36.2 |
| November | 35.1 | 22.4 | 19.0 | 37.2 |
| December | 33.7 | 19.8 | 17.0 | 36.8 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 25 |
| July | 179 |
| August | 272 |
| September | 217 |
| October | 63 |
| November | 2 |
| December | 1 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 9.3 |
| February | 9.6 |
| March | 10.2 |
| April | 10.1 |
| May | 9.7 |
| June | 8.2 |
| July | 4.6 |
| August | 3.7 |
| September | 4.8 |
| October | 7.7 |
| November | 9.1 |
| December | 9.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3 | 7.6 | 15.0 |
| February | 12.1 | 8.3 | 16.1 |
| March | 11.5 | 7.5 | 15.5 |
| April | 11.6 | 8.4 | 15.1 |
| May | 11.4 | 8.7 | 14.3 |
| June | 11.8 | 7.6 | 16.0 |
| July | 10.5 | 6.3 | 16.2 |
| August | 10.0 | 6.1 | 14.3 |
| September | 8.1 | 5.1 | 12.1 |
| October | 7.1 | 4.8 | 9.9 |
| November | 8.1 | 5.6 | 11.1 |
| December | 10.6 | 7.5 | 14.5 |
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6 regions
The Gambia, taken apart
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Month by month
A year in The Gambia, in order
- JanJanuary34.0°C · 0 mm · 9.3 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary35.4°C · 0 mm · 9.6 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.6 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch37.1°C · 0 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril38.1°C · 0 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay37.1°C · 2 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 37 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 37 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune35.4°C · 25 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 25 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 25 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly32.4°C · 179 mm · 4.6 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 179 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 179 mm of rain and 4.6 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust31.2°C · 272 mm · 3.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 272 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 272 mm of rain and 3.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember31.7°C · 217 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 32 °C with 217 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 32 °C with 217 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober33.8°C · 63 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 63 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 63 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember35.1°C · 2 mm · 9.1 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 2 mm of rain and 9.1 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember33.7°C · 1 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 0 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
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