When is the best time to go to Sankwia

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sankwia 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

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

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

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

January is in the winter in Sankwia 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 Sankwia 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.

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February

Sankwia February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 0mm 9.5hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Sankwia and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (98°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

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

Sankwia weather in February »

March

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

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

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

March is in the spring in Sankwia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (101°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

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

Sankwia weather in March »

April

Sankwia April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 0mm 10hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Sankwia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sankwia 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Sankwia weather in April »

May

Sankwia May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 8mm 9.8hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Sankwia and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sankwia with around 8mm 0.3 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.

Sankwia weather in May »

June

Sankwia June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 90mm 8.7hrs 12.2hrs

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

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

June is in the summer in Sankwia and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sankwia with around 90mm 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Sankwia weather in June »

July

Sankwia July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 219mm 7.5hrs 12.4hrs

July in Sankwia 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 Sankwia for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Sankwia 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 Sankwia with around 219mm 8.6 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sankwia weather in July »

August

Sankwia August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 326mm 7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Sankwia 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 Sankwia with around 326mm 12.8 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Sankwia weather in August »

September

Sankwia September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 248mm 7.6hrs 13.1hrs

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Sankwia and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sankwia with around 248mm 9.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sankwia weather in September »

October

Sankwia October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 88mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs

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

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 Sankwia.

October is in the fall / autumn in Sankwia and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sankwia 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.

Sankwia weather in October »

November

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

Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Sankwia during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Sankwia and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sankwia with around 4mm 0.2 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.

Sankwia weather in November »

December

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

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

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

December is in the winter in Sankwia 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 Sankwia 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.

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Sankwia weather stats

Sankwia weather statistics
Hottest month: May 38.5°C 101.3°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: March 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 33.6°C 92.5°F
Wettest month: August 326mm 12.8ins
Warmest sea: October 28.5°C 83.3°F
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