Best Time to Visit Banjul, Banjul, Gambia
Banjul is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Banjul for sunny, dry weather is November–May — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.9°C / 75°F in January to 27.6°C / 81.7°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (March) to 316 mm / 12.4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Banjul, Banjul, Gambia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Banjul's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9°C75°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.1°C77.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.1°C79°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 26.1°C79°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 26.9°C80.4°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Banjul?
The best time to visit Banjul for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 27.6°C / 81.7°F, and the driest is March with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Banjul's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Banjul?
The rainy season at Banjul, Banjul runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 3 mm / 0.1 in. The wettest single month is August (316 mm / 12.4 in).
What is the driest month in Banjul?
The driest month in Banjul is March, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.1°C / 79°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Banjul?
The least comfortable months for travel to Banjul — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 316 mm / 12.4 in in August, and the coldest month averages 23.9°C / 75°F.
Is Banjul climate different from Gambia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Banjul figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Gambia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Banjul specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.