The Gambia weather in January
The Gambia averages 31°C by day and 21°C at night in January, with the sea at 23°C and about 0 mm of rain in the month.
Day
31°C
Night
21°C
Sea
23°C
Rain
0 mm
Flight from London
6h
What January feels like
January is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather.
The sea is 23°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
It is dry: only about 0 mm of rain in the month.
That is 24°C warmer than an average January day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, The Gambia is the #4 warmest in January.
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The Gambia weather by month
January is highlighted. Compare with December and February, or see the full year in The Gambia.
The Gambia in January: quick answers
Is The Gambia hot in January?
January is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather. Average highs are 31°C and lows 21°C.
Can you swim in The Gambia in January?
The sea is 23°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Does it rain in The Gambia in January?
It is dry: only about 0 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 January for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in January 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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