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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 46/100

Tanji in August

Mixed · 46/100Beach 67/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation326 mm29 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
13.35° N, 16.79° WElevation 22 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goTanji · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46August
Best timeJan–Mar
August: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Tanji averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — warm weather by day. Expect around 326 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 55%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 46/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Tanji. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 19:30 local time, giving 12 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 46/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%58%

Beach score this month: 67/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Tanji this month

Brikama
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Brikama

Western · 17 km SE
28°Aug high
29wet days
43score
Brikama
Bakau
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Bakau

Banjul · 18 km NE
28°Aug high
29wet days
45score
Bakau
Serekunda
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Serekunda

Banjul · 16 km NE
28°Aug high
29wet days
45score
Serekunda
Lamin
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Lamin

Western · 16 km E
28°Aug high
29wet days
44score
Lamin
ivTop of the table

Gambia's best in August

Where to go in August
Bakau
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Bakau

Banjul
28°Aug high
29wet days
45score
Bakau
Serekunda
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Serekunda

Banjul
28°Aug high
29wet days
45score
Serekunda
Lamin
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Lamin

Western
28°Aug high
29wet days
44score
Lamin
Brikama
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Brikama

Western
28°Aug high
29wet days
43score
Brikama
·Questions

Tanji in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Tanji?

August scores 46/100 for Tanji, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 29 wet days.

How warm is Tanji in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Tanji in August?

Tanji receives about 326 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Tanji in August?

The sea averages 28°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.