Visit Banjul in December? Score 8.4/10 [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

22°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.3h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.3h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.3h/d

Our take: December is honestly one of the best months to visit Banjul – you're looking at warm, sunny days around 22-31°C with virtually no rain, giving you plenty of uninterrupted time exploring the beaches and markets. It's perfect for travelers who love heat without humidity and want reliable weather for outdoor activities. You'll get roughly 10 hours of daily sunshine, so pack sunscreen and plan beach time for late afternoon when the heat mellows out.

By trip type

Banjul in December by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Banjul enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

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 December, Banjul averages 31°C, 1% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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