Current Weather and Forecast in Banjul, Gambia
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About the weather in Banjul
Banjul has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°, and May the coldest, when nights fall to around 72°. August brings the most rain, on about 23 days, while April is the sunniest, with 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 72 days.
Banjul climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
What is the best month to go to Banjul?
Aim for January to June if you get the choice: the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked, and highs average 86°F (30°C) against roughly 1 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
What is the rainiest month in Banjul?
August, at 10.2 inches (258 mm) over about 23 days. January is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Is Banjul hot in summer?
October averages 87°F (31°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How does Banjul compare to other cities?
Its 79°F (26°C) annual average is warmer than 90% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
Which month is coolest in Banjul?
May, with highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows near 72°F (22°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 63°F (17°C).
Is there snow in Banjul?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Banjul shows no regular measurable snowfall.
When is Banjul at its hottest?
October, averaging 87°F (31°C) by day and 80°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 105°F (41°C).