Banjul weather in August
August in Banjul: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 23 rainy days.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Banjul · #1238 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 31°C
- Nights
- 24°C
- Wet days
- 23
- Sun
- 8.8 h
- Humidity
- 84%
- Daylight
- 13 h
Traveller notes on Banjul in August
Other months in Banjul
Forum posters describe July as squarely within Gambia's rainy season, but consistently frame the rain as as much a pleasure as a hindrance - most of it falls at night, with one poster specifically saying they loved the sound of the torrential, noisy nighttime thunderstorms, and daytime plans generally go untouched. Posters do flag genuine humidity as a real discomfort factor when out and about during the day, enough that some posters personally wouldn't choose July for that reason alone. Posters note the country turns vividly green this time of year with mango season underway and nature reserves like Abuko still open, though some bars and restaurants run shorter hours with a slimmer menu given fewer visitors overall. Posters generally rate July as genuinely humid and rain-prone but rarely disruptive for Banjul, with real seasonal upsides for those who don't mind the heat.
Forum posters describe January as reliably hot and sunny by day, generally high-20s to low-30sC, with evenings cooling enough (down to around 18C for some) that a light jacket becomes genuinely useful after sunset. The consistent selling point is guaranteed sunshine, miles of beach, and a laid-back atmosphere that posters say rewards getting out and exploring rather than staying inside the hotel grounds - repeated advice is that there's plenty to see and do both day and night beyond the resort itself.
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Banjul climate normals — August
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Banjul in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Banjul's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBanjul's best weather comes in January, May and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with Malaria peak.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Banjul in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
Green season closures
1 Jun – 31 Oct · usuallyThe coast's charter season ends with the rains, and some hotels, beach bars and tour outfits close until October or November. Plenty stay open at lower prices, so check before booking rather than assuming. Source ↗
- Hazard
Malaria peak
1 Aug – 30 Nov · usuallyInsects & diseaseTransmission follows the single rainy season, and cases climb from late August to a peak around October. Prophylaxis, repellent and nets matter most in these months, including the first weeks of the dry season. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk23 rainy days and about 276 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Banjul in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Banjul?
- August in Banjul: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — not the time — 23 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Banjul on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Banjul in August?
- In August, Banjul averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 276 mm of rain over roughly 22.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Banjul in August?
- Banjul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.