Weather in September in The Gambia
Planning a getaway to the Gambia this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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. 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.
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
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected in Brufut. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at September'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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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