When is the best time to go to Farafenni

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Farafenni, 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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Farafenni weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Farafenni 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

Farafenni January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 0mm 8.9hrs 12.2hrs

The weather in January in Farafenni is characteristically hot and very dry.

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

January is in the winter in Farafenni and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in January »

February

Farafenni February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 1mm 9.5hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Farafenni and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Farafenni 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in February »

March

Farafenni March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 0mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Farafenni is characteristically very hot and arid.

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

March is in the spring in Farafenni and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Farafenni 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.

Farafenni weather in March »

April

Farafenni April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 0mm 10.1hrs 13.1hrs

Farafenni's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Farafenni and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (104°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in April »

May

Farafenni May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 7mm 9.9hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Farafenni and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Farafenni with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in May »

June

Farafenni June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 82mm 8.8hrs 12.2hrs

The climate in Farafenni during June can be summarized as very hot and a little damp.

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

June is in the summer in Farafenni and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (98°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Farafenni with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in June »

July

Farafenni July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 202mm 7.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Farafenni and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Farafenni with around 202mm 7.9 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in July »

August

Farafenni August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 304mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Farafenni and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Farafenni with around 304mm 12 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in August »

September

Farafenni September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 230mm 7.7hrs 13.1hrs

Farafenni'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 Farafenni for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Farafenni and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Farafenni with around 230mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in September »

October

Farafenni October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 80mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Farafenni and the temperature is generally very 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 Farafenni.

October is in the fall / autumn in Farafenni and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Farafenni with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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.

Farafenni weather in October »

November

Farafenni November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 4mm 9hrs 12.2hrs

November is a very dry month in Farafenni and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Farafenni and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Farafenni with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in November »

December

Farafenni December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 1mm 8.3hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Farafenni and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Farafenni 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Farafenni weather in December »

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Farafenni weather stats

Farafenni weather statistics
Hottest month: May 38.8°C 101.8°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: March 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 33.6°C 92.5°F
Wettest month: August 304mm 12ins
Warmest sea: October 28.5°C 83.3°F
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