Weather in January in The Gambia
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 is the weather like in the Gambia in January?
January in the Gambia generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Brufut.
Precipitation
January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.5 mm in Brufut.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 279 hours of sunshine in Brufut. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at January'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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gambia?
Brufut
In January Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kololi
In January Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kotu
In January Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bijilo
In January Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bakau
In January Bakau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°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 January the best 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. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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