Banjul weather in May (Gambia)

What does the weather outlook for Banjul look like in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Banjul experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Banjul in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. Expect around a single day of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 230 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Banjul. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Gambia in May

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.