When to go · Banjul
Banjul in April
Mixed month. Hot.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- The Gambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- The Gambia overall
Verdict
Hot.
All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- BanjulHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 0 days
- Atlantic coast, The Gambia · Banjul, Kololi, Kotu, Kartongbest weather
Sunny, 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) and breezy from November to May; Harmattan haze some weeks; the rains hit July–September.Sunny, 77–86 °F (25–30 °C) and breezy from November to May; Harmattan haze some weeks; the rains hit July–September.
Dry season season
Still rain-free, but noticeably hotter and more humid as the season builds.
Watch: Heat management matters more; keep outdoor stops to the morning.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Koriteh (Eid al-Fitr) check
Moves yearly; check · Whole city
A day or two of closures; busy transport and markets beforehand.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · The Gambia overall
- Medium
- Prices · The Gambia overall
- Medium
The Gambia overall: Coast still easy; upriver very hot.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banjul, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 0
Jan: 0
Crowds
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 1
April: Hot.
January: Dry, cooler; peak season.
Banjul: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen