Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Gambia with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Gambia in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Gambia with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Gambia will be around 32°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Gambia is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 383 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 59% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Gambia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Gambia in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
383 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Gambia?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Gambia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Gambia in August
With 39°C, Gambia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of Gambia is based on weather data from Banjul. Other spots, like Kololi, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Gambia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in August in Gambia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Gambia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Gambia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Gambia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Gambia.
Daily UV Index in August in Gambia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Gambia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Gambia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Gambia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Gambia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Gambia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Gambia
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Gambia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Gambia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gambia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
