About The Gambia

The Weather in Gambia during January

Temperature: 23°C
Sunshine Hours: 10
Rainfall: 2mm
Rainfall days: 1

What to expect in Gambia in January:

With 10 days of sunshine each day on average, January is perfect for a trip to Gambia. Humidity is pleasant, we recommend perhaps a light shawl for the evenings as it cools down, but the daytime temperatures are fantastic.

In January, we recommend the Banjul Demba Cultural Festival. The festival generally happens in the first week of January, and kicks off with a parade around the city of Banjul. You will see a great range of dance, music and art performances celebrating the best of Gambian culture.

The Weather in Gambia in February

Temperature: 25°C
Sunshine Hours: 10
Rainfall: 1mm
Rainfall days: 1

What to expect for your Gambian holiday in February:

During February (through to May) is when you see the longest hours of sun in Gambia.

During February you will be able to experience the Kartong Music festival, featuring art and dance performances not just from Gambian artists, but those from neighbouring countries as well. You can watch either the street performances during parades or head to the arena for the evening.

The Weather in Gambia in March

Temperature: 25°C
Sunshine Hours: 11
Rainfall: 0mm
Rainfall days: 1

Things To Do in Gambia in March:

The hottest month of the year, with an average of 25 degrees and over 10 hours of sunshine each day, this is the month for the sun worshippers!

March sees the beginning of the twice-annual Dresden – Dakar – Banjul Rally, which has run since 2006. Each year, the participants travel 7,800km across seven countries over 20 days in order to support African charities and aid projects. Every year Hibiscus House plays host to some of those participants looking for just a touch of luxury at the end of a tough challenge. At the end of each rally, the vehicles are auctioned at the national stadium for charity.

The Weather in Gambia in April

Temperature: 25°C
Sunshine Hours: 12
Rainfall: 0mm
Rainfall days: 0

Things to do in Gambia in April:

Temperatures are a little cooler in April, but there is still plenty of sunshine each day.

In April we recommend a trip to the Gambia Reptiles Farm, where you can encounter Monitor lizards, geckos, chameleons, snakes and more.

The Weather in Gambia in May

Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine Hours: 11
Rainfall: 0mm
Rainfall day: 1

What to expect for your holiday in May:

May is the perfect time to explore Gambia’s famous bird life, and there are a range of great places to do this within easy travelling distance of Hibiscus House. The Tanji Bird Reserve is one of our favourites, which can be done in an easy day trip, and where you can find over 250 species of birds including many European visitors, many different types of raptor and maybe even the Western Red Colobus monkey.

The Weather in Gambia in June

Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine Hours: 10
Rainfall: 71mm
Rainfall days: 4

What to expect for your Gambian holiday in June:

Perhaps the last dry month before the Green Season arrives; you can expect some showers from the north, amidst the sunshine.

The Weather in Gambia in July

Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine Hours: 8
Rainfall: 232mm
Rainfall days: 12

What to do in Gambia in July:

During the rainy season you can expect some rain, although it does often fall through the night, leaving plenty of sunshine through the day.

For those who brave the season, we recommend the variety of markets that can be seen throughout the Tourism Development Area, showcasing the array of crafts made here by local talent.

The Weather in Gambia in August

Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine Hours: 7
Rainfall: 380mm
Rainfall days: 16

What to expect for your holiday in Gambia in August:

Plenty of rain and high humidity, which is why at Hibiscus House we take this period to improve the hotel and make sure it is ready for the coming season.

The Weather in Gambia in September

Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine Hours: 8
Rainfall: 276mm
Rainfall days: 11

The Gambia in September - A bit rainy!:

Plenty of rain and high humidity, which is why at Hibiscus House we take this period to improve the hotel and make sure it is ready for the coming season.

The Weather in Gambia in October

Temperature: 27°C
Sunshine Hours: 9
Rainfall: 88mm
Rainfall days: 5

What to expect for your holiday in Gambia in October:

The end of the rainy season in Gambia, the humidity begins to drop, and conditions start to become very pleasant. October is a special month for us, as Hibiscus House opens again for the season, so you can book your holidays from October 28th 2016!

The Weather in Gambia in November

Temperature: 26°C
Sunshine Hours: 10
Rainfall: 5mm
Rainfall days: 3

The Gambia in November - What to do During Your Holiday:

November sees the start of the main tourist season in Gambia, the weather becomes perfect for visitors, and you start to have real guaranteed winter sunshine for your holiday with around 10 hours of sunshine each day.

November is a perfect time to experience one of the Gambian bird watching tours, perhaps to see the Egyptian Plover. We will be more than happy to help you arrange a tour as part of your stay. This photo was taken by one of our guests, a fine reward for a trip up to Soma during his stay with us.

There is also the second of the Dresden – Dakar – Banjul rallies, following the first which typically happens in March.

The Weather in Gambia in December

Temperature: 24°C
Sunshine Hours: 10
Rainfall: 1mm
Rainfall days: 3

What to expect for your holiday in Gambia in December:

In December the humidity becomes really comfortable, and will remain that way right through until spring, with still plenty of guaranteed sunshine. It might be worth a light shoulder wrap for the evenings.

At Hibiscus House we like to celebrate Christmas, so bring a summer dress to enjoy your festivities with a well-earned bit of winter sunshine. Although it is a predominantly Muslim country, many Gambians celebrate Christmas with great lanterns, called fanals, which are created in an array of shapes and paraded through the streets, accompanied by singing and chanting.

At this time of year you may also encounter street dancing, acrobatics and parades of masks, many of whom will move through the streets performing and collecting for charities right the way through to the New Year.