Monthly climate guide
Banjul weather in December
With highs near 28°C (83°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), December feels hot in Banjul. Rainfall averages about 2 mm (very dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- It's one of the drier months, with about 97% less rain than Banjul's average.
- December sits in Banjul's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Sun, warmth (about 28°C) and dry days make December a good pick for the beach.
Avg high
28°C
83°F
Avg low
21°C
70°F
Rainfall
2 mm
very dry
Humidity
59%
relative
Sky
40%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Banjul weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 67°F | 2 mm | 57% | 39% |
| February | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 67°F | 3 mm | 58% | 32% |
| March | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 67°F | 31 mm | 68% | 22% |
| April | 27°C / 81°F | 20°C / 68°F | 6 mm | 75% | 26% |
| May | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 71°F | 3 mm | 81% | 33% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 25°C / 76°F | 41 mm | 80% | 52% |
| July | 28°C / 83°F | 26°C / 79°F | 158 mm | 82% | 68% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 295 mm | 84% | 73% |
| September | 29°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 232 mm | 84% | 67% |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 27°C / 81°F | 73 mm | 78% | 40% |
| November | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 6 mm | 69% | 41% |
| December | 28°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 2 mm | 59% | 40% |
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
Is December a good time to visit Banjul?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Banjul in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Banjul?
December is a reasonable time for Banjul: highs around 28°C and about 2 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Banjul in December?
Average highs are about 28°C (83°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Banjul in December?
Banjul typically gets around 2 mm of rain in December — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Banjul (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.