North Bank weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North Bank, Gambia. Like most weather services, we show North Bank at one spot: Farafenni, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 9 PM (5.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 40%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 9 PM (5.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–FebOff season Jul–Sep
About Farafenni weather
Is it raining in Farafenni right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 9 PM (5.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Farafenni this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–37° and lows of 23–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Farafenni lately?
In the past 7 days, Farafenni had 2 rainy days and 4.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Farafenni?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
North Bank weather by month
When is the best time to visit North Bank?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North Bank is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 30°C (86°F) in August to 40°C (103°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in North Bank?
August is the wettest month, with about 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in North Bank?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (103°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F).
Does North Bank have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–May is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Farafenni), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North Bank
Weather can differ a lot within North Bank: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.