Monthly climate guide
Banjul weather in May
With highs near 27°C (80°F) and lows around 22°C (71°F), May feels warm in Banjul. Rainfall averages about 3 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- May sits in Banjul's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 96% less rain than Banjul's average.
- It's humid — around 81% — so the heat feels heavier.
May is typically Banjul's coolest month.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
22°C
71°F
Rainfall
3 mm
very dry
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
33%
cloud · mostly sunny
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 May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is May a good time to visit Banjul?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Banjul in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Banjul?
May is a reasonable time for Banjul: highs around 27°C and about 3 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Banjul in May?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 22°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Banjul in May?
Banjul typically gets around 3 mm of rain in May — 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.