When is the best time to go to Banjul

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Banjul, Gambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Banjul weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Banjul are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Banjul January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 1mm 8.7hrs 12.2hrs 22°C

The climate in Banjul during January can be summarized as hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Banjul and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Banjul with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in January »

February

Banjul February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 1mm 9.4hrs 12.4hrs 21°C

February in Banjul is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Banjul and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Banjul with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in February »

March

Banjul March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 0mm 9.9hrs 12.8hrs 21°C

The weather in March in Banjul is characteristically hot and arid.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Banjul and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Banjul with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in March »

April

Banjul April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
31°C 0mm 10.1hrs 13.1hrs 22°C

Banjul's weather in April is typically hot and arid in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Banjul and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Banjul with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in April »

May

Banjul May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 5mm 9.8hrs 13.5hrs 24°C

May is a very dry month in Banjul and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Banjul and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Banjul with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in May »

June

Banjul June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 71mm 8.7hrs 12.2hrs 27°C

Hot and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Banjul during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Banjul.

June is in the summer in Banjul and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Banjul with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in June »

July

Banjul July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 232mm 7.3hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

July in Banjul is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Banjul for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Banjul and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Banjul with around 232mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in July »

August

Banjul August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 380mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs 28°C

The weather in August in Banjul is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Banjul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Banjul and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Banjul with around 380mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in August »

September

Banjul September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 276mm 7.4hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

Banjul's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Banjul for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Banjul and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Banjul with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in September »

October

Banjul October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 88mm 8.6hrs 13.5hrs 29°C

October is a a little damp, humid month in Banjul and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Banjul.

October is in the fall / autumn in Banjul and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Banjul with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in October »

November

Banjul November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 5mm 9.1hrs 12.2hrs 28°C

Hot and very dry weather often prevails in Banjul during the month of November

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Banjul and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Banjul with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in November »

December

Banjul December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 1mm 8.4hrs 12.4hrs 25°C

December in Banjul is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Banjul, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Banjul and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Banjul with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Banjul weather in December »

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Banjul weather stats

Banjul weather statistics
Hottest month: June 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: March 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: March 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 31.3°C 88.3°F
Wettest month: August 380mm 15ins
Warmest sea: October 28.8°C 83.8°F
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