Climate of Banjul, Gambia
Area-weighted average across Banjul. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Banjul, a subdivision of Gambia, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in June, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 322 mm / 12.7 in depending on the season (873 mm / 34.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3°C75.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 26.8°C80.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 27.6°C81.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 28.1°C82.6°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| July | 27.8°C82°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 27°C80.6°F | 322 mm12.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 27.2°C81°F | 230 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.6°C81.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Banjul?
The best months to visit Banjul, Gambia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and the driest is March with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Banjul?
Banjul, Gambia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in January to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 873 mm / 34.4 in, with the wettest month being August (322 mm / 12.7 in) and the driest March (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Banjul?
The hottest month in Banjul is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.1°C / 82.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Banjul?
The coldest month in Banjul is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When does it rain most in Banjul?
The wettest month in Banjul is August, averaging about 322 mm / 12.7 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 0 mm / 0 in.