Gambia climate
World Climates covers 1 place in the Gambia. Serekunda has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw).
Climate of Serekunda at a glance
The year average in Serekunda is 25 °C77 °F. The warmest month is October, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is February, with an average low of 18 °C65 °F. About 829 mm33 in of precipitation falls in a year. August is the wettest month and December the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are November–June.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in the Gambia does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in the Gambia: Serekunda. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in Serekunda?
October is the warmest month, with an average high of 29 °C85 °F. February is the coldest, with an average low of 18 °C65 °F.
When does it rain the most in Serekunda?
August is the wettest month, with about 289 mm11 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 829 mm33 in.
When is the best time to visit Serekunda?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are November–June. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in the Gambia
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serekunda | 25 | 30 | 18 | 829 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Other cities over 100,000 people
These cities share a NASA POWER grid cell with a larger place, so their averages are shown on that page:
- Banjul → data of Serekunda
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.