The Gambia has a hot tropical climate with a long dry season from November to May and a short rainy season from June to October. It is classified mainly as tropical savanna under Köppen, with the southwest wetter and the northeast drier. Average annual rainfall is typically about 800 to 1,200 mm, and temperatures stay warm year-round, with the coast moderated by Atlantic breezes and inland areas becoming hotter and more extreme. For residents and expats, this means abundant sunshine, a pronounced wet season with high humidity, and dusty harmattan winds during the dry season.