Best Time to Visit Basse Santa Su, Upper River, Gambia
Basse Santa Su is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Basse Santa Su for sunny, dry weather is November–May — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in December to 31.8°C / 89.2°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 247 mm / 9.7 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basse Santa Su, Upper River, Gambia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Basse Santa Su's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8°C74.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.2°C84.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31°C87.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.8°C89.2°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basse Santa Su?
The best time to visit Basse Santa Su for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 31.8°C / 89.2°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basse Santa Su's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Basse Santa Su?
The rainy season at Basse Santa Su, Upper River runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 15 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is August (247 mm / 9.7 in).
What is the driest month in Basse Santa Su?
The driest month in Basse Santa Su is January, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Basse Santa Su?
The least comfortable months for travel to Basse Santa Su — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 247 mm / 9.7 in in August, and the coldest month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
Is Basse Santa Su climate different from Gambia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Basse Santa Su figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Gambia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Basse Santa Su specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.