Moving to District of Columbia from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to District of Columbia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gambia to District of Columbia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Washington averages 66°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Gambia to District of Columbia.
people moved from Gambia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Gambia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in District of Columbia compared to Gambia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Gambia performs better than District of Columbia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
District of Columbia performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
District of Columbia performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
District of Columbia performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2019). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from District of Columbia?
From major District of Columbia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Gambia and District of Columbia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in District of Columbia compared to Gambia?
Gambia performs better than District of Columbia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in District of Columbia compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Washington is 66°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Washington receives around 41.5 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in District of Columbia?
Both Gambia and District of Columbia share the same official language: English.
