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Weather in September in The Gambia

Planning a trip to the Gambia this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in the Gambia in September?

September in the Gambia generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Brufut. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gambia in September, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Gambia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kotu with an average of 196 mm to heavy rainfall in Gunjur with 225 mm.

Average sunshine

Brufut enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 September

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 September for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gambia?

Brufut

In September Brufut generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
273 mm 
17 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
180 hours 
200 mm 
15 days 
poor 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
218 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Brufut

Kololi

In September Kololi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
266 mm 
17 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
180 hours 
197 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
218 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Kololi

Kotu

In September Kotu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
264 mm 
17 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
180 hours 
196 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
218 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Kotu

Bijilo

In September Bijilo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
269 mm 
17 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
180 hours 
198 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
218 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Bijilo

Bakau

In September Bakau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
<<   August August
<<  
30°C 
26°C 
190 hours 
262 mm 
17 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
180 hours 
196 mm 
14 days 
October   >> October
>>  
31°C 
27°C 
218 hours 
55 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Bakau

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

Is September the best time to visit the Gambia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Brufut, September may not be the ideal time to visit the Gambia.

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. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends 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.