The Gambia weather in October
Planning a journey to the Gambia this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Gambia in October?
October in the Gambia generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Brufut. On average, October is the warmest month of the year in the Gambia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Banjul with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Gunjur with 65 mm. Meanwhile, Brufut enjoys close to 218 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at October'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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Average weather in Brufut
In October Brufut generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kololi
In October Kololi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kotu
In October Kotu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bijilo
In October Bijilo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bakau
In October Bakau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit the Gambia?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Gambia with overall pleasant weather in Brufut. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Brufut. In contrast, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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