Visit Banjul in August? Score 7.1/10 [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

25°C – 29°C

🌧 Rainy days

77% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : ████████░░ 77%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C

☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 9.1h/d

Our take: August in Banjul is steamy and wet—think tropical downpours and high humidity—but it's perfect if you love lush landscapes and don't mind getting soaked. You'll enjoy warm 25–29°C days with decent sunshine between showers, ideal for exploring when rain takes a break. This is low season, so expect fewer tourists and better prices, making it great for adventurous travelers who embrace seasonal weather.

By trip type

Banjul in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Banjul brings pleasant temperatures (29°C) and long sunny days (9.1h of sunshine). With 77% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	21°C	31°C	0%	0.0	10.8h	8.5/10
☀️ February	21°C	32°C	0%	0.0	11.0h	8.3/10
☀️ March	21°C	30°C	0%	0.0	11.1h	8.9/10
☀️ April	22°C	29°C	0%	0.0	11.8h	9.3/10
☀️ May	22°C	28°C	1%	0.1	11.7h	9.5/10
☀️ June	25°C	29°C	11%	0.7	11.4h	8.8/10
🌤️ July	26°C	29°C	56%	5.1	10.1h	7.4/10
⛅ August	25°C	29°C	77%	8.4	9.1h	7.1/10
⛅ September	25°C	29°C	69%	7.6	10.1h	7.2/10
☀️ October	27°C	31°C	23%	1.6	10.9h	7.8/10
☀️ November	25°C	32°C	2%	0.1	10.6h	8.2/10
☀️ December	22°C	31°C	1%	0.0	10.3h	8.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Banjul averages 29°C, 77% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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