Western weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Western, Gambia. Like most weather services, we show Western at one spot: Brikama, its largest city. At 9:45 PM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (75°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Jun.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–JunOff season Aug–Sep
About Brikama weather
Is it raining in Brikama right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Brikama this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–35° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Brikama lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Brikama?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Western weather by month
When is the best time to visit Western?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Western is Oct–Jun, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Aug–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in April to 30°C (86°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Western?
August is the wettest month, with about 290 mm (11.4 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Western?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F). April is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F).
Does Western have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Jun is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Western?
The sea is warmest in October at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in March at about 23°C (73°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Year-round.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Brikama), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Western
Weather can differ a lot within Western: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brikama | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Sukuta | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Faji Kunda | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Nema Kunku | Oct–Feb | Jul–Sep | 30–40°C | 904 mm |
| Busumbala | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Welingara | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Brufut | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Sanchaba | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Gunjur | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 27–29°C | 1,029 mm |
| Bakoti | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Kunkujang | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |
| Sinchu Alagi | Oct–Jun | Jul–Sep | 26–30°C | 829 mm |