Banjul Weather in January
Gambia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low19°C (67°F)
Rainfall2 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect hot days in Banjul in January: the average high is 27°C (81°F) and the average low is 19°C (67°F). The month is very dry, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Banjul?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Banjul. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 19°C (67°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (73°F) |
| Rainfall | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 59% |
| Cloud cover | 39% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.1 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Banjul in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Banjul weather in other months
Jan27°C / 19°C2 mmExcellentFeb28°C / 19°C3 mmExcellentMar28°C / 20°C17 mmExcellentApr27°C / 20°C4 mmExcellentMay27°C / 22°C4 mmExcellentJun28°C / 25°C55 mmExcellentJul28°C / 26°C188 mmPoorAug28°C / 27°C310 mmPoorSep29°C / 27°C247 mmPoorOct30°C / 27°C80 mmFairNov30°C / 25°C5 mmExcellentDec28°C / 21°C3 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit BanjulFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Dakar24°C · 9 mm
- Pikine24°C · 10 mm
- Touba33°C · 0 mm
- Bissau29°C · 0 mm
- Nouakchott23°C · 0 mm
- Camayenne31°C · 0 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.