When to go · Kunta Kinteh Island
Kunta Kinteh Island in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, river trips may be cancelled).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- The Gambia overall
- Prices
- Low
- The Gambia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, river trips may be cancelled).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- Kunta Kinteh IslandHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · The Gambia overall
- Low
- Prices · The Gambia overall
- Low
The Gambia overall: Rains fade; green country, still humid.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kunta Kinteh Island, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Night low
Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 0 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rainy season, river trips may be cancelled).
January: Inside Kunta Kinteh Island's best window: Nov–May.
Kunta Kinteh Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen