Banjul weather in January (Gambia)

How is January weather typically in Banjul? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Banjul during January is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 27°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Banjul in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 279 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Banjul, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1.4 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 47%  

Sunshine 279 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Gambia in January

Find out more about the weather in the Gambia and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Banjul.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Gambia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Gambia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.