Banjul, Gambia

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Banjul, British winter favourite — Atlantic beaches, birdwatching along the Gambia River and renowned local hospitality.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 13.45°N 16.57°W

MayBest month

28°COptimal temperature

1%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Banjul?

🌞 Best time overall

May

🌡️ Optimal temperature

22°C–28°C in May

🌧 Least rain

1% rainy days in May

🌧 Wettest month

August (77%)

📅 Best score

9.5/10

Monthly climate data

Banjul weather month by month

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rainy days (%)	Precip. mm/d	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 Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 29°C, 0% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 29°C, 48% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 31°C, 31% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 31°C, 0% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

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Monthly weather

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✍️ Our take

Best months in Banjul

March✅ Good · 30°C

March in Banjul is absolutely brilliant – you're looking at warm, dry days with virtually zero rain and nearly 11 hours…

April✅ Excellent · 29°C

April in Banjul is absolutely brilliant—you're looking at warm, dry days with plenty of sunshine and virtually zero…

May✅ Excellent · 28°C

May in Banjul is absolutely glorious—warm, sunny, and bone-dry perfect for beach lovers who hate rain. You'll bask in…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 1% rainy days and 28°C.

August is the wettest month with 77% rainy days.

Yes, May is the best month with an average of 28°C.

In winter, the average score is 8.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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