Banjul in July: weather, rain (56%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

79°F – 84°F

🌧 Rainy days

56% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in July?

✅ 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 : ██████░░░░ 56%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: July in Banjul is warm and humid with temperatures between 26–29°C, so pack light, breathable clothes and expect afternoon downpours—this is peak rainy season. You'll get about 10 hours of sunshine daily, making mornings ideal for exploring before the rain kicks in. It's a great time for budget travelers who don't mind wet weather and want fewer crowds and lower prices.

By trip type

Banjul in July by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in July

Summer in Banjul brings pleasant temperatures (29°F) and long sunny days (10.1h of sunshine). With 56% 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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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 July, Banjul averages 84°F, 56% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

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