If you plan to visit Banjul in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 283 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
283 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Banjul has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Banjul in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Banjul for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.
Is Banjul warm or cold in August?
Banjul is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Banjul:
Climate in Banjul in August
Banjul weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+21°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+35°C
+35°C
Rainfall
150 mm
283 mm
200 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
81%
85%
85%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
9
3
4
Rainy days
10
13
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as ok as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 150 mm to 283 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Banjul in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Banjul is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Banjul based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 212 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Banjul, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Banjul wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 283 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Banjul?
This is the weather in Banjul in August 2023:
1 August
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+30°C
2 August
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+31°C
3 August
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+31°C
4 August
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+31°C
5 August
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+31°C
6 August
🌧️
+31°C
7 August
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+30°C
8 August
☁️
+31°C
9 August
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+30°C
10 August
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+30°C
11 August
☁️
+30°C
12 August
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+29°C
13 August
🌧️
+30°C
14 August
🌧️
+30°C
15 August
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+28°C
16 August
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+27°C
17 August
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+30°C
18 August
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+29°C
19 August
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+30°C
20 August
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+27°C
21 August
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+30°C
22 August
☁️
+29°C
23 August
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+31°C
24 August
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+28°C
25 August
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+29°C
26 August
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+30°C
27 August
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+31°C
28 August
🌧️
+29°C
29 August
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+29°C
30 August
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+28°C
31 August
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+30°C
In August 2023 Banjul had 0 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Banjul climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Banjul in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+28°C) and the highest in 2012 (+31°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 421 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 1157 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Banjul in August:
Is August a good time to visit Banjul?
It’s always a good time to visit Banjul, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Banjul in August?
August is warm in Banjul. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Banjul rainy in August?
Banjul is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Banjul in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Banjul in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Banjul, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.