Weather in August in The Gambia
Thinking about venturing to the Gambia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Gambia in August?
August in the Gambia generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Brufut. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gambia in August, check out the map below. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For a closer look at conditions across the Gambia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Bakau with an average of 262 mm to heavy rainfall in Gunjur with 305 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Brufut receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The city Brufut usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Gambia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gambia?
Brufut
In August Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kololi
In August Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kotu
In August Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bijilo
In August Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bakau
In August Bakau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the Gambia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Brufut, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Gambia.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December provide perfect weather in Brufut. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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