The Gambia weather in December
The Gambia averages 31°C by day and 22°C at night in December, with the sea at 25°C and about 1 mm of rain in the month.
Day
31°C
Night
22°C
Sea
25°C
Rain
1 mm
Flight from London
6h
What December feels like
December is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is dry: only about 1 mm of rain in the month.
That is 22°C warmer than an average December day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, The Gambia is the #2 warmest in December.
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The Gambia weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in The Gambia.
The Gambia in December: quick answers
Is The Gambia hot in December?
December is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather. Average highs are 31°C and lows 22°C.
Can you swim in The Gambia in December?
The sea is warm at 25°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in The Gambia in December?
It is dry: only about 1 mm of rain in the month.
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 December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December 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. Rain is the average monthly total. 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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