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Visiting Gambia in May

May is one of the best months to visit Gambia for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in May is slightly warmer than the previous month. May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright.

May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Gambia with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in May is slightly warmer than the previous month.

Also consider visiting Gambia in one of the other best months of March, April, November, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

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Can you sunbathe in Gambia in May?

Yes, May is a great time for sunbathing in Gambia.

May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

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Can you swim in Gambia in May?

Yes, May is an excellent month for swimming in Gambia with very warm sea temperatures 30°C (86°F).

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Is May a good time to holiday in Gambia?

Yes, May is a great time for a holiday in Gambia.

May has average maximum temperatures of 33°C (91°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 0.4cm (0.2inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.7 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between. Sea temperatures are a very warm 30°C (86°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Gambia with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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Is Gambia warm in May?

Yes, Gambia is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Gambia in May is 33°C (91°F). The average maximum temperature is 33°C (91°) in the previous month and 33°C (91°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Gambia in May is 27°C (81°F). The average temperature is 26°C (79°F) in the previous month and 28°C (83°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is Gambia in May?

The average day light hours per day in Gambia in May are 12.7. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Gambia in May

The weather in May is slightly warmer than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Gambia in May is 33°C (91°F). The average maximum temperature is 33°C (91°F) in the previous month and 33°C (91°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Gambia in May is 27°C (81°F). The average temperature is 26°C (79°F) in the previous month and 28°C (83°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Gambia in May is 22°C (71°F). The minimum temperature is 20°C (68°F) in the previous month and 24°C (76°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Gambia in May

The days in May are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into June. May has less hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop markedly into June. During May the average day light hours are 12.7 per day in Gambia. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.6hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Gambia in May is typically 13.7 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Gambia in May

The average sea water temperature in Gambia in May is 29.8°C (85.6°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in May is slightly warmer than the previous month.

Rainfall in Gambia in May

May weather is marginally wetter than the previous month and rainfall continues to rise slightly into June. May has a couple of more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise into June. The average total rainfall in Gambia in May is 0.4cm (0.2inches) and on average there are 0.7 rainy days in May making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Gambia in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Gambia in May is 22°C (71°F) which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 19°C (67°F) in the previous month and 24°C (24°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Gambia in May is typically 90.9%. The maximum relative humidity is 88.7% in the previous month and 92.1% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Gambia in May is typically 70%. The average relative humidity is 66.1% in the previous month and 74.7% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Gambia in May

The average maximum wind speed in Gambia in May is typically 27KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 26KM/H (16MPH) in the previous month and 26KM/H (16MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Gambia in May is typically 12KM/H (7MPH). The average wind speed is 13KM/H (8MPH) in the previous month and 10KM/H (6MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Gambia in May is from the North West.

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