Bijilo Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Bijilo, Gambia is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Bijilo compares to cities worldwide.
Bijilo Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Bijilo experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in October to a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in January. At night, temperatures range from 27°C (81°F) in October to 21°C (70°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bijilo by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. October, the city's warmest month, gets 218 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
41-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Bijilo Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Bijilo spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Bijilo vs the Gambia
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Gambia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Bijilo vs World: Temperature Compared
Bijilo's average annual maximum temperature is 29°C (84°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Bijilo?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Bijilo, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 47% — considered moderate. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Bijilo's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Bijilo climate page.
