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

Month summary

Banjul weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

77°F – 84°F

🌧 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 : ███████░░░ 84°F

☀️ 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°F) 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	70°F	88°F	0%	0.0in	10.8h	8.5/10
☀️ February	70°F	90°F	0%	0.0in	11.0h	8.3/10
☀️ March	70°F	86°F	0%	0.0in	11.1h	8.9/10
☀️ April	72°F	84°F	0%	0.0in	11.8h	9.3/10
☀️ May	72°F	82°F	1%	0.0in	11.7h	9.5/10
☀️ June	77°F	84°F	11%	0.0in	11.4h	8.8/10
🌤️ July	79°F	84°F	56%	0.2in	10.1h	7.4/10
⛅ August	77°F	84°F	77%	0.3in	9.1h	7.1/10
⛅ September	77°F	84°F	69%	0.3in	10.1h	7.2/10
☀️ October	81°F	88°F	23%	0.1in	10.9h	7.8/10
☀️ November	77°F	90°F	2%	0.0in	10.6h	8.2/10
☀️ December	72°F	88°F	1%	0.0in	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 84°F, 77% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10. See methodology →

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