Fajara Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Fajara, Gambia is 29°C (84°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Fajara compares to cities worldwide.
Fajara Monthly Temperatures
Fajara enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in January to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in October. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 27°C (81°F) and 20°C (68°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Fajara by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. October, the city's warmest month, averages 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 Fajara Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Fajara spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Fajara 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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Fajara vs World: Temperature Compared
Fajara'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.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Fajara?
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 Fajara, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°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.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Fajara's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Fajara climate page.
