Banjul, Gambia Weather
Banjul hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Banjul weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Banjul looks partly cloudy, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 79°. There is a 74% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 11 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Banjul 14-day forecast
About the weather in Banjul
Banjul has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 83°F (28°C) in May to around 87°F (31°C) in October, and the city records roughly 72 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Banjul weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: October - highs near 87°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: May - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Record high: 105°F (41°C) · Record low: 63°F (17°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on October. Highs average 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (26°C). The coolest month is May, with typical highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows around 72°F (22°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 105°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 63°F (17°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 10.2 inches (258 mm) of rain over 23 days, while January is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Banjul runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (30°C) and nights around 71°F (22°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Banjul runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 77°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Banjul brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Banjul brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 89°F (31°C) and nights around 71°F (21°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Banjul by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 40% |
| February | 89° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 42% |
| March | 87° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 52% |
| April | 86° | 71° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 60% |
| May | 83° | 72° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 71% |
| June | 85° | 76° | 3 | 0.8 in | 10.9 h/day | 77% |
| July | 85° | 78° | 16 | 6.3 in | 9.1 h/day | 80% |
| August | 84° | 78° | 23 | 10.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 83% |
| September | 85° | 78° | 21 | 9.0 in | 9.2 h/day | 84% |
| October | 87° | 80° | 7 | 2.1 in | 10.2 h/day | 79% |
| November | 90° | 77° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 60% |
| December | 89° | 72° | 0 | 0.0 in | 9.9 h/day | 46% |