The Gambia weather in July
The Gambia averages 29°C by day and 26°C at night in July, with the sea at 30°C and about 157 mm of rain in the month.
Day
29°C
Night
26°C
Sea
30°C
Rain
157 mm
Flight from London
6h
What July feels like
July 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: about 157 mm of rain falls in the month.
That is 6°C warmer than an average July day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, The Gambia is the #36 warmest in July.
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Want it warmer in July?
These are hotter than The Gambia this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
The Gambia weather by month
July is highlighted. Compare with June and August, or see the full year in The Gambia.
The Gambia in July: quick answers
Is The Gambia hot in July?
July is hot but wet in The Gambia: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 29°C and lows 26°C.
Can you swim in The Gambia in July?
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in The Gambia in July?
It is rainy season: about 157 mm of rain falls 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 July for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in July 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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