Banjul, The Gambia Weather

Banjul,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
26°C
78.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 1,012 hPa

Feel like: 30 °C

Temperature: 26°C

Cloud: 84%

Humidity: 82%

Wind: NNE - 16 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Sat
15 Nov
27°C / 30°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
27°C / 30°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
27°C / 32°C
Overcast
Tue
18 Nov
26°C / 30°C
Overcast
Wed
19 Nov
26°C / 29°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Overcast
82% 22 km/h
06:00 AM
23° / 26°
23° / 26°
Overcast
82% 22 km/h
07:00 AM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Overcast
80% 21 km/h
08:00 AM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
79% 23 km/h
09:00 AM
22° / 26°
22° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
77% 23 km/h
10:00 AM
21° / 26°
21° / 26°
Partly Cloudy
73% 23 km/h
11:00 AM
21° / 27°
21° / 27°
Partly Cloudy
70% 23 km/h
12:00 PM
21° / 28°
21° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
67% 21 km/h
13:00 PM
21° / 28°
21° / 28°
Partly Cloudy
63% 18 km/h
14:00 PM
21° / 29°
21° / 29°
Mainly Clear
60% 13 km/h
15:00 PM
20° / 30°
20° / 30°
Mainly Clear
57% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 28.17°C
  • Average low 26.0°C
  • Hottest day 32°C (17 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (27 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 69.97%
  • Days with precipitation 4 days
  • Highest precipitation 8 mm (08 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 26°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Banjul over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Banjul in the coming days

Rainfall in Banjul in the coming days

Banjul Climate Summary

Banjul features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 27.14ºC (80.85ºF), which is about -2.44% lower than the national average for The Gambia. Annually, the city experiences approximately 81.55 millimeters (3.21 inches) of rainfall, spread across 72.64 rainy days, accounting for 19.9% of the year.

Longitude 13.4548761
Latitude -16.5790323
Yearly high temperature 29.78ºC (85.6ºF)
Yearly low temperature 24.29ºC (75.72ºF)
Hottest month October 31.23ºC (88.21ºF)
Coldest month April 22.16ºC (71.89ºF)
Yearly precip 81.55mm (3.21in)
Days with rainfall 72.64 days (19.9%)
Driest month January (38.84%)
Wettest month August (79.24%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 29.97° / 22.3° 0.18 days
February 29.52° / 21.81° 0.18 days
March 29.76° / 21.95° 0.36 days
April 29.0° / 22.16° 0.55 days
May 28.32° / 22.99° 2.27 days
June 28.7° / 24.79° 6.18 days
July 29.13° / 26.07° 13.73 days
August 29.11° / 26.18° 20.82 days
September 29.6° / 26.22° 18.55 days
October 31.23° / 27.14° 8.64 days
November 32.21° / 26.21° 1.0 days
December 30.78° / 23.62° 0.18 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Banjul?

October has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 31.23ºC) and April are the coolest (daily mean of 22.16ºC).

2. What should I wear in Banjul today?

For today's very hot weather in Banjul, with the high temperatures above 30ºC (86.0ºF), consider wearing:
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Light, natural fabrics (like cotton or linen)
- UV-blocking sunglasses
- Broad-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
24°C / 27°C
Morning
22°C / 26°C
Afternoon
20°C / 30°C
Evening
23°C / 29°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 461
  • CO 157
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 4
  • O3 42
  • PM10 14
  • PM25 10
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 1,391

Sunrise / Sunset

07:05
18:36