Bijilo weather in January (Gambia)

What can you expect from the weather in Bijilo during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Bijilo the weather in January is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

Bijilo in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.5 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 279 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Bijilo. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bijilo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 47% *  
SunshineSunshine 279 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the Gambia in January

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

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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 Bijilo in January?

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 in January.

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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