Brufut Heights

What’s the weather like in Brufut Heights in August?

It’s the wet season in the tropical paradise of Brufut Heights, in The Gambia, but you can still expect lots of sunshine and very warm temperatures. The Brufut Heights weather in August sees the rainfall turn much of the landscape pretty green and you’ll love exploring the beaches, markets and the nearby Bijilo National Park at this time.

Geographical influences

The quiet village of Brufut Heights is on the Atlantic west coast of The Gambia, which is a small country in west Africa. The Gambia enjoys a tropical climate and in the wet months like August, rain sweeps in most days by south-westerly winds. These showers often happen in the evening and bring a refreshing feel to the hot temperatures.

Averages

Despite The Gambia having tropical showers this month, the weather in Brufut Heights in August is still very enjoyable and hot. The average daytime high temperature’s a balmy 31°C. This may sometimes drop to around 26°C when clouds appear. The lowest night time temperature is likely to be 19°C. You’ll see plenty of sunshine during your trip to this part of The Gambia, with an average of ten hours from 13 hours of daylight. The sun doesn’t set until 7.30pm in August. You’ll love taking a dip in the warm waters, which will be about 27°C at this time. The average rainfall around Brufut Heights in August is 348mm, but you’ll only need a light showerproof jacket because the humidity’s still 79%. The UV levels are quite high so take care in the sun as you relax along the beautiful sand and shingle beaches and the relaxing nature parks.