Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
February verdict
Gambia in February
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
February weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
80
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gambia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
February34°C average high
February sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
February1mm average rain
February is one of Gambia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
February8.7 hours average sun
February is brighter than Gambia's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
February20°C average sea
February is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
February80 weather score
February scores above Gambia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.