Bakau weather in December (Gambia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Bakau in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Bakau during December, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 22°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Bakau in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.2 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 0 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bakau climate page with graphs.

 

Bakau, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 1.2 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the Gambia in December

Find out more about the weather in the Gambia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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