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The Gambia Snapshot

The best time to visit The Gambia is from November to February when temperatures hover around a pleasant 24 degrees Celsius and there’s little humidity. Conveniently, this is also the best time for bird and wildlife spotting. From mid-February to April the average temperature rises to about 26 degrees Celsius, before gradually climbing into the 30s from late June to late September. Humidity during this time can be oppressive, and the rains can wash away some of the roads. The heat and rain slowly subside over October and November, making this another good time to visit as the country is green and lush.
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The Gambia at a glance

  • 6
  • Banjul (population 360,000)
  • 1.8 million
  • English (official), Wolof, Mandinka, Fula
  • (GMT) Casablanca
  • Type G (Irish/British 3-pin), Type C (European 2-pin)
  • +220

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