Banjul in September: weather, rain (69%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Banjul weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

77°F – 84°F

🌧 Rainy days

69% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

May (9.5/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Banjul in September?

✅ 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 : ███████░░░ 69%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: September in Banjul is hot and humid with temperatures between 25–29°C, so pack light, breathable clothes and stay hydrated. Expect frequent downpours—rain hits 69% of days during peak rainy season—but showers are typically short and warm. You'll still catch around 10 hours of sunshine daily, making this ideal for travelers who don't mind moisture and want fewer crowds plus lower prices.

By trip type

Banjul in September by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in September

Autumn in Banjul is often underrated: 29°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 69% 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 September, Banjul averages 84°F, 69% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10. See methodology →

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