Banjul in December: weather, rain (1%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

72°F – 88°F

🌧 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°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F

☀️ 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°F. 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 °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 December, Banjul averages 88°F, 1% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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