Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
October verdict
Gambia in October
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
90mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gambia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October33°C average high
October is close to Gambia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October90mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Gambia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
October7.9 hours average sun
October sits close to Gambia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October29°C average sea
October is one of Gambia's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October74 weather score
October sits close to Gambia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.