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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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