The Gambia weather in October
The Gambia averages 31°C by day and 26°C at night in October, with the sea at 31°C and about 50 mm of rain in the month. That is about 2°C warmer than September.
Day
31°C
Night
26°C
Sea
31°C
Rain
50 mm
Flight from London
6h
What October feels like
October is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 31°C: comfortable for long swims.
Rain is occasional: about 50 mm in the month.
That is 15°C warmer than an average October day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, The Gambia is the #8 warmest in October.
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Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than The Gambia this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
The Gambia weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in The Gambia.
The Gambia in October: quick answers
Is The Gambia hot in October?
October is hot in The Gambia: proper beach weather. Average highs are 31°C and lows 26°C.
Can you swim in The Gambia in October?
The sea is warm at 31°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in The Gambia in October?
Rain is occasional: about 50 mm 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 October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October 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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