Gambia weather in January 2026

Expect 32°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Gambia in January based on long-term weather averages. There are usually no days with some rainfall and 1 mm of average monthly rainfall in January.

  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Gambia (Banjul)32
    32°C max day temperature
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • 0 days with some rainfall in January in Gambia (Banjul)0
    0 days with some rainfall
  • 16°C minimum night-time temperature in January in Gambia (Banjul)16
    16°C min night temperature
  • 11 hours of daylight per day in January in Gambia (Banjul)11
    11 hours of daylight per day
  • High heat & humidity in January in Gambia (Banjul)H
    High heat & humidity
  • 1 mm monthly rainfall in January in Gambia (Banjul)1
    1 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 10 (Very High) in January in Gambia (Banjul)10
    10 (Very High) UV index
  • 21°C sea temperature in January in Gambia (Banjul)21
    21°C sea temperature

More about the Gambia

Gambia by month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Recommended for the Gambia

International Drivers Association: Get driving permit in 8 minutes

  • Order International Driving Permit (IDP) in 8 minutes online
  • Recognised in over 150 countries in Asia, Europe, Africa & more
  • Accepted by rental car agencies worldwide
Go to International Drivers Association deal >>

The January weather guide for Gambia (Banjul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Top Gambia destinations

Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in the Gambia in January. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.

All Gambia destinations

Metric (°C / mm)  |  Imperial (°F / inches)

Back to top

More about the Gambia

How hot is it in the Gambia in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 32°C in Banjul, Gambia in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 16°C at night.

How sunny is it in the Gambia in January?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Banjul, Gambia in January - that's 71% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around the Gambia in January?

The average sea temperature around Banjul, Gambia in January is 21°C.

Does it ever rain in the Gambia in January?

There are usually no days with some rain in Banjul, Gambia in January and the average monthly rainfall is 1mm.

Gambia January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Gambia in January 2026. Select a month to view Gambia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Gambia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Banjul.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Thursday, 1st January 2026 07:29 18:51
Friday, 16th January 2026 07:33 18:59
Saturday, 31st January 2026 07:33 19:06

Related posts

Popular travel offers

Explore holidays in the sun for less

More holidays

Airport parking

More parking

Airport lounges

More lounges

Top ^