Climate Insights for Brikama Ba

Central River, Gambia

Hottest
April
40°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
August
255mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Brikama Ba is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 684mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 255mm of rainfall. Brikama Ba is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 19° Feb Max: 37° Average: 28° Min: 21° Mar Max: 39° Average: 30° Min: 22° Apr Max: 40° Average: 32° Min: 24° May Max: 39° Average: 32° Min: 25° Jun Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 26° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Oct Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 24° Nov Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 19°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Brikama Ba vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 22mm Jul Precipitation: 155mm Aug Precipitation: 255mm Sep Precipitation: 191mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Nov Precipitation: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Brikama Ba is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 684mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 255mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0mm. That's 255mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 12km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Brikama Ba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

87 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Brikama Ba, which began on September 23, 2026. Brikama Ba is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 40°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 37°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 432mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 249mm for the season, averaging 83mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brikama Ba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
37 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
39 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
40 °C
11 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
39 °C
11 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
37 °C
11 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
155 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
24 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
34 °C
7 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
36 °C
8 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
35 °C
10 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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