Weather in August in The Gambia
Planning a getaway to the Gambia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
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 our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Brufut.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Brufut enjoys approximately 190 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at August's conditions in the Gambia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Gambia's yearly weather, check out our the Gambia climate page.
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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.
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