When is the best time to go to Brikama

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Brikama, Gambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Brikama weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Brikama are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Brikama January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 1mm 8.6hrs 12.2hrs

Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Brikama during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Brikama and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Brikama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in January »

February

Brikama February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 1mm 9.3hrs 12.4hrs

February in Brikama is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Brikama and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Brikama with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in February »

March

Brikama March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Brikama is characteristically hot and arid.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Brikama and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Brikama with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in March »

April

Brikama April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 10hrs 13.1hrs

Brikama's weather in April is typically hot and arid in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Brikama and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Brikama with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in April »

May

Brikama May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 6mm 9.8hrs 13.5hrs

May is a very dry month in Brikama and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Brikama and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Brikama with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in May »

June

Brikama June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 79mm 8.7hrs 12.2hrs

June in Brikama is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brikama.

June is in the summer in Brikama and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Brikama with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in June »

July

Brikama July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 249mm 7.1hrs 12.4hrs

July in Brikama is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brikama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Brikama and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Brikama with around 249mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in July »

August

Brikama August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 395mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Brikama is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brikama for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Brikama and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Brikama with around 395mm 15.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in August »

September

Brikama September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 290mm 7.3hrs 13.1hrs

Brikama's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brikama for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Brikama and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Brikama with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in September »

October

Brikama October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 94mm 8.5hrs 13.5hrs

October is a a little damp, humid month in Brikama and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brikama.

October is in the fall / autumn in Brikama and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Brikama with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in October »

November

Brikama November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 5mm 9.1hrs 12.2hrs

November in Brikama is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Brikama and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Brikama with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in November »

December

Brikama December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 1mm 8.4hrs 12.4hrs

December in Brikama is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brikama, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Brikama and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Brikama with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Brikama weather in December »

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Brikama weather stats

Brikama weather statistics
Hottest month: June 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: March 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 31.3°C 88.3°F
Wettest month: August 395mm 15.6ins
Warmest sea: October 28.8°C 83.8°F
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