Gambia

Gambia Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Gambia in December.

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Planning a trip to the Gambia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Gambia in December

December in the Gambia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Tanji at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Jinack Island at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Jinack Island and 23°C (73°F) in Tanji.

To explore the conditions in the Gambia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm (0.04 in) in Brufut.

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Brufut sees around 210 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Gambia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Gambia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Brufut)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April26°C (79°F) May27°C (81°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
Best Time to Visit the Gambia →

Best Places to Visit in the Gambia in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Gambia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Gambia

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Gambia?

Temperature range in the Gambia (December)

Precipitation variation in the Gambia (December)

Brufut

In December Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
210 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Brufut →

Kololi

In December Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
210 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kololi →

Kotu

In December Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
210 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kotu →

Bijilo

In December Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
210 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bijilo →

Bakau

In December Bakau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
210 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bakau →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Gambia in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brufut 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Kololi 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Kotu 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Gunjur 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Bakau 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Sanyang 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)

The Gambia weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gambia in December?

the Gambia typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Brufut average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Gambia in December?

In Brufut, the average daytime high in December is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does the Gambia get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Gambia during December, with Brufut averaging close to 1.1 mm (0.04 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Gambia?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit the Gambia with overall perfect weather in Brufut.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June and December offering mostly perfect weather in Brufut. On the other hand, the months of August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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