The Gambia weather in July
Thinking about venturing to the Gambia this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Gambia in July?
July in the Gambia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Brufut. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bakau with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Gunjur with 176 mm. The city Brufut usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in the Gambia for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Gambia climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gambia?
Brufut
In July Brufut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kololi
In July Kololi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kotu
In July Kotu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bijilo
In July Bijilo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bakau
In July Bakau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is July the best time to visit the Gambia?
In our opinion, July is a good time to visit the Gambia with overall tolerable weather in Brufut. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Brufut. The weather in August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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