Visit Banjul in October? Score 7.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

27°C – 31°C

🌧 Rainy days

23% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 31°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: October in Banjul is wonderfully warm and tropical, perfect for travelers who love heat and don't mind occasional showers. You'll enjoy long sunny days (nearly 11 hours) with minimal rain, making it ideal for beach time and exploring the bustling markets. Just pack light, breathable clothes and a light rain jacket—you're hitting the sweet spot before peak rainy season.

By trip type

Banjul in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Banjul is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 October, Banjul averages 31°C, 23% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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