Banjul, Gambia

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Banjul

Banjul, British winter favourite — Atlantic beaches, birdwatching along the Gambia River and renowned local hospitality.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 13.45°N 16.57°W

MayBest month

82°FOptimal temperature

1%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Banjul?

🌞 Best time overall

May

🌡️ Optimal temperature

72°F–82°F in May

🌧 Least rain

1% rainy days in May

🌧 Wettest month

August (77%)

📅 Best score

9.5/10

Monthly climate data

Banjul weather month by month

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rainy days (%)	Precip. in/d	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 Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Excellent time

Average 29°F, 0% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 9.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 29°F, 48% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 31°F, 31% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 31°F, 0% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

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Monthly weather

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✍️ Our take

Best months in Banjul

March✅ Good · 86°F

March in Banjul is absolutely brilliant – you're looking at warm, dry days with virtually zero rain and nearly 11 hours…

April✅ Excellent · 84°F

April in Banjul is absolutely brilliant—you're looking at warm, dry days with plenty of sunshine and virtually zero…

May✅ Excellent · 82°F

May in Banjul is absolutely glorious—warm, sunny, and bone-dry perfect for beach lovers who hate rain. You'll bask in…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 1% rainy days and 28°F.

August is the wettest month with 77% rainy days.

Yes, May is the best month with an average of 28°F.

In winter, the average score is 8.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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