Average Monthly Sunshine in Banjul

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Banjul receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Banjul Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 279 hours of sunshine in January and 180 hours in September, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2653 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.0 hours in September.

Banjul’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Banjul enjoys an average of 2653 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

August, Banjul’s wettest month, receives 54 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Banjul Precipitation page.