October weather forecast
The Gambia

October in The Gambia sees the gradual retreat of the rainy season. The country experiences a significant reduction in rainfall during this month, with average precipitation dropping to about 70mm (2.76"). Despite this decrease, occasional rains continue to occur, contributing to the sustained high levels of humidity.

The average daytime temperatures in October range from 30°C (86°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), a slight increase compared to the cooler, rainy months. Nighttime temperatures decrease to 22°C (71.6°F), providing a cooler environment during the hours of darkness.

Banjul, the capital city located on the coast, shares similar weather patterns with the rest of the country. However, the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean results in slightly lower temperatures, offering some relief from the heat experienced in the interior regions.

Compared to September, October experiences a substantial decrease in rainfall, signaling the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the dry season. As October transitions into November, expect further reductions in rainfall and humidity as the dry season establishes itself, characterized by clear skies and increasing temperatures.

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• Banjul - October »
  On the first day of October in Banjul, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:55. Banjul maintains an average of approximately a moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F) during October nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.
• Brikama - October »
  In Brikama, during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In October, in Brikama the rain falls for 8.9 days.
• Bakau - October »
  In Bakau during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In October, the average relative humidity in Bakau is 74%.
• Farafenni - October »
  In Farafenni during October, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Farafenni, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lamin - October »
  On the last day of October, in Lamin, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:39 GMT. In Lamin, in October, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.
• Gunjur - October »
  In Gunjur during October, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In October, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).
• Soma - October »
  In Soma, during October, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Soma sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:51.
• Bansang - October »
  In Bansang, during October, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Bansang, The Gambia, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:48.