, with a long dry season from November to May and a rainy season from June to October.
The city is the capital of the Gambia and is located on the coast, on an island (called St. Mary's Island) between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gambia River estuary.
The Banjul metropolitan area includes cities that are located on the mainland and are part of the Kanifing district.
Due to the influence of the ocean, temperatures are more stable than in the interior of the Gambia, however, the hottest period, at least during the day, goes from February to April. In May, the temperatures drop a little but the humidity increases, even if the rains have not yet started, because the wind begins to blow directly from the west, from the sea, while in the previous months it came from the north.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
17.3 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.7 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.3 °C and a maximum of
34 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.8 °C, with a minimum of
19 °C and a maximum of
34.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.1 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
April is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
19.7 °C and a maximum of
33.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is of
14.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
May is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
23.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
44.7 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
174.8 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
31 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
303.6 mm, distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
23.1 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
244.1 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
23.4 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
66.4 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
6.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.8 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
7.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
18.2 °C and a maximum of
32.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.