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September · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 46/100

Tanji in September

Mixed · 46/100Beach 67/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation223 mm29 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
13.35° N, 16.79° WElevation 22 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goTanji · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46September
Best timeJan–Mar
September: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Tanji averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 223 mm of precipitation spread over about 29 wet days, with average cloud cover near 50%.

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

September 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 06:57 and sets at 19:10 local time, giving 12 h 13 min of daylight. Days shorten by 21 minutes over the month.

Why 46/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%70%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%67%

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

September against the year

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iiiNearby in September

Around Tanji this month

Brikama
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Brikama

Western · 17 km SE
29°Sep high
29wet days
44score
Brikama
Bakau
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Bakau

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

Banjul · 16 km NE
28°Sep high
29wet days
44score
Serekunda
Lamin
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Lamin

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

Gambia's best in September

Where to go in September
Bakau
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Bakau

Banjul
28°Sep high
29wet days
45score
Bakau
Brikama
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Brikama

Western
29°Sep high
29wet days
44score
Brikama
Serekunda
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3

Serekunda

Banjul
28°Sep high
29wet days
44score
Serekunda
Lamin
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Lamin

Western
29°Sep high
29wet days
44score
Lamin
·Questions

Tanji in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Tanji?

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

How warm is Tanji in September?

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

Does it rain a lot in Tanji in September?

Tanji receives about 223 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 29 days.

Can you swim in Tanji in September?

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