worldweather30°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
warmer than 85% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
Weather in The Gambia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across The Gambia range from 29° to 33°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 4 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in The Gambia's cities today
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in The Gambia
today🌤️
30°💧 4 mm
Sun🌤️
31°💧 0.3 mm
Mon🌧️
30°💧 8 mm
Tue☁️
28°💧 11.6 mm
Wed🌧️
28°💧 4.8 mm
Thu☁️
29°💧 0.2 mm
Fri🌤️
29°💧 0.8 mm
Sat☁️
29°💧 0.4 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Sunday 6 Sept in The Gambia, the forecast high is 31°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.
31°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–30°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: exceptionally strong
30°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
warmer than 76% of similar days
night: cooler than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: stronger than usual
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 77% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–30°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: typical
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–30°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally dry
wind: stronger than usual
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2018 (28°C) and the warmest was 1984 (30°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - The Gambia
The Gambia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 27° at night · days with rain: 12
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
32°
around 23° at night · rain chance 55%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
33°
around 23° at night · rain chance 23%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for The Gambia: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 27° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 32° in September, and about 33° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - The Gambia cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Farafenni | 33℃ | 28℃ | 31℃ | 1 mm |
| 🌤️ Lamin | 31℃ | 29℃ | 30℃ | 5.4 mm |
| 🌤️ Banjul | 29℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 4 mm |
| 🌤️ Bakau | 29℃ | 27℃ | 28℃ | 3.9 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for The Gambia
Saturday5 September 2026
🌤️30°scattered clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️31°scattered clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°heavy rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️26°moderate rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
Sea temperature - The Gambia
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamin | 32℃ | 32℃ | 0.1 m | very warm |
| Banjul | 32℃ | 32℃ | 0.1 m | very warm |
| Bakau | 31℃ | 31℃ | 0.5 m | very warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
The Gambia weather through the year
The Gambia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Africa
Public holidays in The Gambia - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in The Gambia: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
2026
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend18 FebruaryThursday
Independence Day
long weekend + bridge day26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend25 MayTuesday
Africa Day
long weekend + bridge day22 JulyThursday
Revolution Day
long weekend + bridge day15 AugustSunday
Assumption Day
falls on a weekend25 DecemberSaturday
Christmas Day
falls on a weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - The Gambia weather
What is the weather like in The Gambia today?
Today it is about 30° during the day and 28° at night, scattered clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for The Gambia?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.