Banjul in March: weather, rain (0%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in March

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in March?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.1h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: March in Banjul is absolutely brilliant – you're looking at warm, dry days with virtually zero rain and nearly 11 hours of sunshine daily. It's perfect for beach lovers and outdoor explorers who can handle the heat without getting drenched. Pack light clothes, sunscreen, and water; you'll have ideal conditions for exploring this vibrant West African gem.

By trip type

Banjul in March by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Banjul. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (0% 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 March, Banjul averages 30°C, 0% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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