When is the best time to go to Essau
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Essau, 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.
Average temperatures in Essau
Essau weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Essau 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 1mm | 8.7hrs | 12.2hrs | 22°C |
The climate in Essau during January can be summarized as hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Essau 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 Essau 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 1mm | 9.4hrs | 12.4hrs | 21°C |
February in Essau is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Essau 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 Essau 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 0mm | 9.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 21°C |
The weather in March in Essau is characteristically hot and arid.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Essau 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 Essau with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 0mm | 10.1hrs | 13.1hrs | 22°C |
Essau's weather in April is typically hot and arid in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Essau 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 Essau with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 5mm | 9.8hrs | 13.5hrs | 24°C |
May is a very dry month in Essau and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Essau 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 Essau 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 71mm | 8.7hrs | 12.2hrs | 27°C |
The climate in Essau during June can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.
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 Essau.
June is in the summer in Essau 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 Essau with around 71mm 2.8 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.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 232mm | 7.3hrs | 12.4hrs | 29°C |
July in Essau is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essau for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Essau 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 Essau with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 380mm | 6.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 28°C |
The weather in August in Essau is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Essau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Essau 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 Essau with around 380mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 276mm | 7.4hrs | 13.1hrs | 28°C |
Essau'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 Essau for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Essau 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 Essau with around 276mm 10.9 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 88mm | 8.6hrs | 13.5hrs | 29°C |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Essau and the temperature is generally 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 Essau.
October is in the fall / autumn in Essau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Essau with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 5mm | 9.1hrs | 12.2hrs | 28°C |
November is a very dry month in Essau and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Essau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Essau 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.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 1mm | 8.4hrs | 12.4hrs | 25°C |
December in Essau is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Essau, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Essau 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 Essau 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.
Other monthly averages
Essau weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 33°C 91.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 380mm 15ins |
| Warmest sea: | October | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
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