Banjul weather in May (Gambia)

Looking to travel to Banjul in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Banjul the weather in May is generally perfect, 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.

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

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Gambia in May

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

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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 May?

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 May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.