Weather in December in The Gambia
Planning a trip to the Gambia this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Gambia in December?
December in the Gambia generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Brufut. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gambia in December, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gambia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm in Brufut.Average sunshine
The city Brufut usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at the Gambia's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Gambia climate page.
Where to go in the Gambia in December
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Gambia, check out our Gambia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gambia?
Brufut
In December Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kololi
In December Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kotu
In December Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bijilo
In December Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bakau
In December Bakau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Gambia.
Is December the best 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. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Brufut. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the Gambia.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the Gambia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the Gambia.
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