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Weather in May in The Gambia

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 is the weather like in the Gambia in May?

May 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 23°C in Brufut. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gambia in May, check out the map below.

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

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Brufut enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

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 May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Gambia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

Select a Month of Interest

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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gambia?

Brufut

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

Brufut
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
26°C 
22°C 
267 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
27°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
1 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
12 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Brufut

Kololi

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

Kololi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
22°C 
267 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
28°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
1 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
12 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Kololi

Kotu

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

Kotu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
22°C 
267 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
28°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
1 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
12 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Kotu

Bijilo

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

Bijilo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
27°C 
22°C 
267 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
27°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
1 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
12 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Bijilo

Bakau

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

Bakau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
28°C 
22°C 
267 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
28°C 
23°C 
230 hours 
1 mm 
a single day 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
12 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Bakau

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Gambia.

Is May the best 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. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.