Gambia

Gambia Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to the Gambia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Gambia in January

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Tanji at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Jinack Island at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Jinack Island and 21°C (70°F) in Tanji.

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

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.5 mm (0.1 in) in Brufut.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Brufut typically receives 279 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in the Gambia in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in the Gambia?

Temperature range in the Gambia (January)

Precipitation variation in the Gambia (January)

Brufut

In January Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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

Kololi

In January Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
279 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kololi →

Kotu

In January Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
279 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kotu →

Bijilo

In January Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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

Bakau

In January Bakau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
279 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bakau →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brufut 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Kololi 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Kotu 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Gunjur 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Bakau 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Sanyang 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)

The Gambia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gambia in January?

January in the Gambia brings perfect weather. In Brufut, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in the Gambia in January?

In Brufut, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does the Gambia get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Gambia. Brufut averages only about 1.5 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Gambia?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to the Gambia. Typically, the climate in Brufut is perfect.

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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