Banjul Weather in May
Gambia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low22°C (72°F)
Rainfall4 mm (0.2 in)
RatingExcellent 8.8/10
Banjul in May sees daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), dropping to about 22°C (72°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over 1 day. Humidity averages 80%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Banjul?
May is a good time to visit Banjul (8.8/10), though December to March are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 27°C (81°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 22°C (72°F) |
| Daily mean | 24°C (75°F) |
| Rainfall | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 37% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.5 km/h |
| vs April | About as warm as April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Banjul in May
- 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
← AprilBest time to visit BanjulJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm
- Pikine24°C · 3 mm
- Touba41°C · 1 mm
- Bissau36°C · 24 mm
- Nouakchott25°C · 0 mm
- Camayenne29°C · 135 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.