The Gambia weather in August
The Gambia averages 29°C by day and 25°C at night in August, with the sea at 30°C and 24 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
29°C
Night
25°C
Sea
30°C
Rainy days
24
Flight from London
6h
What August feels like
August is hot but wet in The Gambia: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 24 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, The Gambia is the #33 warmest in August.
Want it warmer in August?
These are hotter than The Gambia this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
The Gambia weather by month
August is highlighted. Compare with July and September, or see the full year in The Gambia.
The Gambia in August: quick answers
Is The Gambia hot in August?
August is hot but wet in The Gambia: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 29°C and lows 25°C.
Can you swim in The Gambia in August?
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in The Gambia in August?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 24 days.
What is the warmest month in The Gambia?
November, at an average high of 32°C. The coolest is May at 28°C.
How long is the flight to The Gambia from the UK?
About 6h direct from London, estimated from the 4,471 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in August for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in August from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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