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

Month summary

Banjul weather in February

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

70°F – 90°F

🌧 Rainy days

0% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in February?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.0h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.0h/d

Our take: February is honestly one of Banjul's best months—you're looking at warm, reliably dry days perfect for exploring the waterfront and markets without worrying about rain. Temperatures hover around a pleasant 21–32°C, ideal if you're comfortable in heat but don't want the extreme intensity of other seasons. With 11 hours of daily sunshine and virtually no rainfall, this is peak travel time for sun-seekers and anyone wanting to experience Gambia at its most predictable.

By trip type

Banjul in February by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in February

Even in winter, Banjul enjoys 32°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. 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 °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 February, Banjul averages 90°F, 0% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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