Banjul weather in December (Gambia)

How is the weather in Banjul in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Banjul the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C.

Banjul in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. Typically around 0 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Banjul climate page with graphs.

 

Banjul, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 1 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 55%  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Gambia in December

Find out more about the weather in the Gambia in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Banjul in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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