Banjul Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Banjul, Gambia is 28°C (82°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Banjul compares to cities worldwide.
Banjul Monthly Temperatures
The temperature in Banjul changes very little across the seasons, maintaining a similar climate throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in January to a very warm 31°C (88°F) in October. Nighttime lows range from 27°C (81°F) in October to 21°C (70°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Banjul by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. October, the city's warmest month, gets 218 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
41-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Banjul Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Banjul spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Banjul vs the Gambia
The map below shows the annual temperature across the Gambia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Banjul vs World: Temperature Compared
Banjul's average annual maximum temperature is 28°C (82°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Banjul?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Banjul, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 47% — considered moderate. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 80% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Banjul this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Banjul's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Banjul climate page.
