Kololi Beach

What’s the weather like in Kololi Beach in December?

If you fancy spending Christmas time away from the cold and wet weather of northern Europe, then The Gambia could be perfect. The Kololi Beach weather in December enjoys a tropical climate with hardly a drop of rain, bags of sunshine and warm waters. Perfect.

Geographical influences

The Gambia’s the smallest country in Africa, on the west coast of the continent surrounded by Senegal. The lively resort of Kololi Beach is on the beautiful west coast, close to Bijilo Beach and just 15km from the capital Banjul. December’s in the dry season with hot weather blown in from the north-east.

Averages

Like it is all year in The Gambia, the weather in Kololi Beach in December has very warm temperatures. The average daytime high’s a balmy 35°C. Even the average low for this time is only 29°C, so you’ll enjoy lounging by your pool, the pretty beaches and around the restaurants and clubs by The Strip. The sun rises around 7.15am and doesn’t set until nearly 7pm at the end of December. You should see around ten hours of sunshine each day. Humidity levels in Kololi beach in December average 43% and the UV index is high. Make sure you use lots of sunblock when you’re out in the sun. The wind speed averages a gentle 11mph, which drops slightly inland and around the Gambia River. The water measures about 24°C in December and is the perfect place to cool off. You’ll hardly see a drop of rain throughout all of this month.