Banjul weather in February
February in Banjul: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#7 of 12 months in Banjul · #823 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
- Days
- 36°C
- Nights
- 19°C
- Wet days
- 0
- Sun
- 10.7 h
- Humidity
- 44%
- Daylight
- 12 h
Traveller notes on Banjul in February
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 — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Banjul in February
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.
BusyIndependence Day, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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).
Fair weatherBanjul's best weather comes in January, May and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Banjul in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Independence Day
18 FebNational holidayClosuresCrowdedThe 18 February holiday is the one day the small island capital fills up: a stadium parade, schools marching, ministries and banks closed. The ferry queue to Barra is worth avoiding that morning. Source ↗
- Nature
Birdwatching season
1 Nov – 31 Mar · usuallyBirdlife seasonEuropean migrants join the residents on the Tanbi mangroves and the river creeks either side of the capital from November. Guides work out of the coastal hotels; the birds are on the mud early and gone by mid-morning. Source ↗
- Season
Harmattan haze
1 Dec – 1 Mar · usuallyDust seasonSaharan dust drifts down the coast through the cool months and flattens the light for days at a time. It is the reason a dry January afternoon here can still look grey from the ferry. Source ↗
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Banjul in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Banjul?
- February in Banjul: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Banjul on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Banjul in February?
- In February, Banjul averages a daily high of 35.9°C and a low of 19°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Banjul in February?
- Banjul has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 103 in February.