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

Month summary

Banjul weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

72°F – 82°F

🌧 Rainy days

1% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 1%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.7h/d

Our take: May in Banjul is absolutely glorious—warm, sunny, and bone-dry perfect for beach lovers who hate rain. You'll bask in 22–28°C heat with nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine and virtually zero chance of showers. Pack light clothes, sunscreen, and your swimming gear; this is peak dry season bliss.

By trip type

Banjul in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Banjul. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Banjul.

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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 May, Banjul averages 82°F, 1% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.5/10. See methodology →

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