Climate Insights for Banjul

The Gambia

Hottest
November
32°C peak90°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
August
279 mm rain11 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Banjul is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 754 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 279 mm of rainfall. Banjul is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: November, March, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Banjul is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 29.7 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 11 in of rainfall. Banjul is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: November, March, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°FebMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°MarMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 21°AprMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 22°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°NovMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°DecMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 77°FMin: 70°F
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Banjul sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 32°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Banjul sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 90°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 171mmAugPrecipitation: 279mmSepPrecipitation: 230mmOctPrecipitation: 56mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inJulPrecipitation: 6.7inAugPrecipitation: 11inSepPrecipitation: 9.1inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Banjul is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 754 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 63 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 279 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 279 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Banjul is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 11 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 11 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Banjul is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Banjul is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°76°F
Feb25°78°F
Mar26°78°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°78°F
Jun27°81°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct29°84°F
Nov28°82°F
Dec25°77°F

The best time to visit Banjul is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Banjul is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 90°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banjul based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banjul based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
31 °C87 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
21 °C71 °F
32 °C89 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
22 °C72 °F
32 °C89 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
14 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
14 km/h9 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
13 km/h8 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
30 °C85 °F
12 km/h8 mph
279 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
32 °C89 °F
9 km/h6 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C76 °F
32 °C90 °F
10 km/h6 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in