Banjul, Gambia Weather

Gambia 🇬🇲 · Local time 17:12
86°
Patchy light rain with thunder Feels like 98° · High 82° / Low 79°
Wind
14 mph
Humidity
75%
3 Low
Updated just now

Banjul hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical July high of 85°F (29°C).

Now
44%
6 PM
52%
7 PM
54%
7:37 PM
Sunset
8 PM
68%
9 PM
71%
10 PM
67%
11 PM
59%
12 AM
30%
1 AM
58%
2 AM
38%
3 AM
32%
4 AM
23%
5 AM
6 AM
16%
6:47 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
23%
8 AM
24%
9 AM
25%
10 AM
23%
11 AM
19%
12 PM
15%
1 PM
16%
2 PM
15%
3 PM
16%
4 PM
16%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
98°
Wind
14 mph
SW · gusts 25 mph
Humidity
75%
Pressure
29.91 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.02 in
84% chance today

Banjul weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)

Tomorrow in Banjul looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 80°. There is a 68% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).

High / Low
82° / 80°
Precipitation
68%
Sunrise / sunset
06:47 AM / 07:37 PM

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Banjul 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Sat, Jul 18 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 68%
Sun, Jul 19 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 58%
Mon, Jul 20 Monday
Partly Cloudy
High 81° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Tue, Jul 21 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Wed, Jul 22 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Thu, Jul 23 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Fri, Jul 24 Friday
Partly Cloudy
High 81° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 44%
Sat, Jul 25 Saturday
Sunny
High 82° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 13%
Sun, Jul 26 Sunday
Cloudy
High 82° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Mon, Jul 27 Monday
Cloudy
High 81° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Tue, Jul 28 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 27%
Wed, Jul 29 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 32%
Thu, Jul 30 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 36%

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

Monthly averages for Banjul based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

What is the hottest month in Banjul?
October is the hottest month in Banjul, with average highs of 87°F (31°C) and overnight lows near 80°F (26°C). In the past decade the temperature has peaked at 105°F (41°C).
What is the coldest month in Banjul?
May is the coldest month, with highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and lows around 72°F (22°C). The lowest reading in recent years was 63°F (17°C).
What is the rainiest month in Banjul?
August is typically the wettest month, averaging 10.2 inches (258 mm) of precipitation across about 23 days. January is usually the driest.
Does it snow in Banjul?
Snow is essentially absent in Banjul - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best time to visit Banjul?
The best time to visit Banjul is generally January to June, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 86°F (30°C).
How sunny is Banjul?
Banjul averages 10.3 hours of sunshine per day across the year. April is the sunniest month at about 11.7 hours of sun a day.
Is Banjul humid?
Relative humidity in Banjul averages about 64% over the year, which feels moderate. The most comfortable months tend to fall in the drier part of the year.