Weather in Banjul - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Banjul, The Gambia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Banjul
today🌤️ 29°💧 4 mm
Sun🌤️ 29°💧 0.1 mm
Mon🌧️ 29°💧 6.7 mm
Tue☁️ 28°💧 8.9 mm
Wed🌧️ 29°💧 5 mm
Thu☁️ 28°💧 0.3 mm
Fri🌧️ 28°💧 0.2 mm
Sat☁️ 28°💧 0.5 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Banjul, the forecast high is 29°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 29°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 91% of similar days.

29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 70% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: stronger than usual
29°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
warmer than 78% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–29°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical
28°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–29°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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25°30°35° 1981: 28°C1982: 29°C1983: 29°C1984: 28°C1985: 28°C1986: 28°C1987: 29°C1988: 28°C1989: 29°C1990: 29°C1991: 29°C1992: 28°C1993: 29°C1994: 28°C1995: 28°C1996: 28°C1997: 28°C1998: 28°C1999: 28°C2000: 28°C2001: 29°C2002: 28°C2003: 28°C2004: 29°C2005: 29°C2006: 28°C2007: 28°C2008: 29°C2009: 28°C2010: 28°C2011: 29°C2012: 28°C2013: 28°C2014: 28°C2015: 29°C2016: 29°C2017: 29°C2018: 27°C2019: 29°C2020: 28°C2021: 29°C2022: 28°C2023: 29°C2024: 29°C2025: 28°C 2026 forecast: 28°C current forecast 28°C 198119902000201020202026
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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 28°C by day. The coolest year was 2018 (27°C) and the warmest was 1983 (29°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Banjul

Banjul - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Banjul 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 28° at night · days with rain: 11
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
32°
around 23° at night · rain chance 52%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
33°
around 23° at night · rain chance 22%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Banjul: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 28° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 32° in September, and about 33° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Banjul

Saturday5 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:15 · night 28° · evening 29° · rain 4.04 mm · humidity 76% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 48%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:14 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 77% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 29%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️29°heavy rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:13 · night 26° · evening 28° · rain 6.73 mm · humidity 77% · wind 12 m/s · clouds 78%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:13 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 8.92 mm · humidity 70% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 96%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:12 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 5.03 mm · humidity 75% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:11 · night 29° · evening 29° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 79% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:11 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 81% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 89%
Saturday12 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:10 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.45 mm · humidity 71% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️27°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:09 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 12.18 mm · humidity 77% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:08 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 10.23 mm · humidity 76% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️26°moderate rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:08 · night 27° · evening 27° · rain 7.56 mm · humidity 87% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:07 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 4.14 mm · humidity 75% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 88%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:06 · night 26° · evening 26° · rain 15.09 mm · humidity 82% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 92%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️29°broken clouds
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:06 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 1.8 mm · humidity 75% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 63%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:05 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.99 mm · humidity 83% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️27°moderate rain
sunrise 06:55 · sunset 19:04 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 11.49 mm · humidity 72% · wind 13 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Banjul - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTBanjul03681111+8.5UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min9Sat5.098Sun6.097Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.099Thu10.098Fri11.097Sat12.097Sun13.097Mon14.098Tue15.098Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.097Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Banjul is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Sea temperature - Banjul

Water today
32°C
Week avg
32°C
Waves today
0.1 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 32°C6.09 32°C7.09 32°C8.09 32°C9.09 32°C10.09 32°C11.09 32°C12.09 32°C13.09 32°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 24°CFeb 24°CMar 25°CApr 26°CMay 28°CJun 29°CJul 30°CAug 30°CSep 31°COct 31°CNov 30°CDec 25°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Banjul weather through the year

Banjul - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, May, November, December.

Upcoming public holidays in The Gambia: Christmas Day — 25 December · New Year's Day — 1 January · Independence Day — 18 February.

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FAQ - Banjul weather

What is the weather like in Banjul today?
Today it is about 29° during the day and 28° at night, scattered clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Banjul?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.