When is the best time to visit Banjul?
In general the best time to visit Banjul is probably January, February, March, April, May, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are September, October, November, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is September, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in November and it has 16 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Banjul in different months
This is the average weather in Banjul for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 24 sunny days in March and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +29°C.
June usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during June.
In July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 42 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 283 mm in August.
Climate in Banjul
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Banjul for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Banjul during the whole year:
The hottest month in Banjul is November with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Banjul looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Banjul is September with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 54%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Banjul during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 24 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 13 rainy days and 283 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Banjul:
What is the hottest month in Banjul?
The hottest month in Banjul is November with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Banjul?
The coldest month in Banjul is January with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Banjul worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Banjul usually has great weather. The best month is probably November with +31°C and 16 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Banjul?
if you're looking to visit Banjul when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, September, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Banjul
Source of the data
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.