Gambia

Gambia Weather in May

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

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Are you planning a trip a to the Gambia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Gambia in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Tanji at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Jinack Island at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Jinack Island and 23°C (73°F) in Tanji.

For a closer look at conditions across the Gambia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in Brufut.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Brufut sees around 230 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)
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Best Places to Visit in the Gambia in May

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

Temperature range in the Gambia (May)

Precipitation variation in the Gambia (May)

Brufut

In May Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
230 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Brufut →

Kololi

In May Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
230 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kololi →

Kotu

In May Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
230 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kotu →

Bijilo

In May Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
230 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bijilo →

Bakau

In May Bakau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
230 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bakau →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Brufut 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Kololi 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Kotu 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Gunjur 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Bakau 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Sanyang 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)

The Gambia weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Gambia in May?

the Gambia typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Brufut average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Gambia in May?

In Brufut, the average daytime high in May is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does the Gambia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Brufut averages just 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Gambia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Gambia?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Gambia is in January, February, March, April, May, June and December with generally perfect weather in Brufut. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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