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Serekunda in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Low
The Gambia overall
Prices
Low
The Gambia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Serekunda

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • SerekundaHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · The Gambia overall
Low
Prices · The Gambia overall
Low

The Gambia overall: Wettest month; mosquitoes and floods.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 11

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season).

January: Inside Serekunda's best window: Nov–Apr.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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