Visit Banjul in October? Score 7.8/10 [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in October

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

81°F – 88°F

🌧 Rainy days

23% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.9h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 31°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 88°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.9h/d

Our take: October in Banjul is wonderfully warm and tropical, perfect for travelers who love heat and don't mind occasional showers. You'll enjoy long sunny days (nearly 11 hours) with minimal rain, making it ideal for beach time and exploring the bustling markets. Just pack light, breathable clothes and a light rain jacket—you're hitting the sweet spot before peak rainy season.

By trip type

Banjul in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Banjul is often underrated: 31°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.

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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 October, Banjul averages 88°F, 23% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

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