Climate Insights for Kanifing

The climate in Kanifing is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 680mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 254mm of rainfall. Kanifing is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: November, October, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Kanifing sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 31°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Kanifing is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 680mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 254mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 254mm 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.

Kanifing is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kanifing, which began on June 21, 2026. Kanifing 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 November at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Kanifing is during January, February, March, April, May and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kanifing 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.