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Banjul, Gambia Snapshot 2026
Where is Banjul?
Banjul, Gambia
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Gambia
- City
- Banjul
- Population
- 37.3K
- Coordinates
- 13.45°, -16.58°
Banjul is the capital of Gambia, with a population of approximately 37.3K. Average temperatures range from 21°C (69°F) in January to 32°C (89°F) in February. The best time to visit is January, February, March, April, December.
Time in Banjul right now
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
Africa/Banjul
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Banjul
Daylight in Banjul today
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Day length
12h 55m
Climate normals for Banjul
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good June
Fair July
Poor August
Wet September
Wet October
Poor November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 31°C / 21°C | 30°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 45% Moderate | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 32°C / 21°C | 31°C / 19°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 32°C / 22°C | 34°C / 23°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 30°C / 23°C | 33°C / 24°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 25°C | 34°C / 28°C | 2days (15 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 26°C | 34°C / 30°C | 16days (165 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 81% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 29°C / 26°C | 34°C / 30°C | 22days (276 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 84% Humid | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 26°C | 35°C / 30°C | 20days (227 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 85% Humid | 7.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 31°C / 26°C | 37°C / 32°C | 8days (55 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| November | 32°C / 25°C | 35°C / 28°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 31°C / 22°C | 30°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 9.9h Good | 50% Moderate | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 21°C . Feb: 32°C / 21°C . Mar: 32°C / 21°C . Apr: 32°C / 22°C . May: 30°C / 23°C . Jun: 30°C / 25°C . Jul: 29°C / 26°C . Aug: 29°C / 26°C . Sep: 29°C / 26°C . Oct: 31°C / 26°C . Nov: 32°C / 25°C . Dec: 31°C / 22°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 1 mm. Jun: 15 mm. Jul: 165 mm. Aug: 276 mm. Sep: 227 mm. Oct: 55 mm. Nov: 2 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 45%. Feb: 44%. Mar: 55%. Apr: 60%. May: 70%. Jun: 76%. Jul: 81%. Aug: 84%. Sep: 85%. Oct: 82%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 50%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 24°C . Feb: 24°C . Mar: 25°C . Apr: 26°C . May: 28°C . Jun: 29°C . Jul: 30°C . Aug: 30°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 31°C . Nov: 29°C . Dec: 25°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Banjul has a population of approximately 37.3K.
Yes, Banjul is the capital of Gambia.
The best months to visit Banjul are January, February, March, April, December, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Banjul receives approximately 741mm of rainfall annually across 69 rainy days.
Banjul is located in Gambia, in the Africa region.