When is the best time to go to Wassu

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wassu 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

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

January is a very dry month in Wassu and the temperature is generally hot.

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

January is in the winter in Wassu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Wassu 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.

Wassu weather in January »

February

Wassu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 1mm 9.5hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Wassu 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 (63°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wassu 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.

Wassu weather in February »

March

Wassu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 0mm 9.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Wassu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in March »

April

Wassu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 1mm 9.9hrs 13.1hrs

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

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 Wassu.

April is in the spring in Wassu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wassu 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in April »

May

Wassu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 9mm 9.7hrs 13.5hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Wassu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (105°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wassu with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in May »

June

Wassu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 87mm 8.6hrs 12.2hrs

June in Wassu is generally a little damp with the temperature being very 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 Wassu.

June is in the summer in Wassu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wassu with around 87mm 3.4 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.

Wassu weather in June »

July

Wassu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 188mm 7.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Wassu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wassu with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a 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.

Wassu weather in July »

August

Wassu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 262mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Wassu 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 Wassu with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in August »

September

Wassu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 206mm 7.8hrs 13.1hrs

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Wassu 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 Wassu with around 206mm 8.1 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in September »

October

Wassu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 70mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Wassu and the temperature is generally very hot.

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 Wassu.

October is in the fall / autumn in Wassu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wassu with around 70mm 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in October »

November

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

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

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Wassu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wassu 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.

Wassu weather in November »

December

Wassu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 1mm 8.2hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Wassu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wassu 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wassu weather in December »

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Wassu weather stats

Wassu weather statistics
Hottest month: May 40.1°C 104.2°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: February 9.5hrs
Coldest month: December 33.5°C 92.3°F
Wettest month: August 262mm 10.3ins
Warmest sea: October 27.5°C 81.5°F
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