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Exploring Barra

The city of Barra has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Barra include:

• Fort Bullen
• Gambia National Museum
• Banjul Beach
• River Gambia National Park
• Cape Point Beach
• Senegambia Craft Market
• Kololi Beach

When making plans for your holiday in Barra, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Barra?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to explore Barra, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Barra are typically November and October, whereas the coldest months are usually February and March. The months with the most rain are August and September, whereas February and April have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 29°C and at night it is 21°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 1 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 22°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 28 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 29°C and the night-time average is 26°C. Average precipitation for this season is 958 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 32°C and 23°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 95 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Barra is 1082 mm.