When to go · Janjanbureh

Janjanbureh in April

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across The Gambia: Coast still easy; upriver very hot.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; The Gambia overall
Prices: Medium; The Gambia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodThe Gambia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across The Gambia: Coast still easy; upriver very hot.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

JanjanburehHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 1 day
Upriver, The Gambia · Tendaba, Janjanbureh, Bassehot
Much hotter than the coast: 40 °C (104 °F) in April–May; tracks turn to mud in the rains.Much hotter than the coast: 104 °F (40 °C) in April–May; tracks turn to mud in the rains.

The Gambia overall: Coast still easy; upriver very hot.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Janjanbureh, side by side.

First month

Second month

April: Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across The Gambia: Coast still easy; upriver very hot.

January: Inside Janjanbureh's best window: Nov–Mar.

Janjanbureh: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.