Banjul in August

Heavy rain.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatDry and cooler.
• DecemberGreatDry; peak season; book early.
• JanuaryGreatDry, cooler; peak season.
• FebruaryGreatDry; busy.

• BanjulHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 14 days
• Atlantic coast, The Gambia · Banjul, Kololi, Kotu, Kartongrainy

  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.

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.

• Rainy season

  June to October · Whole city

  Short, heavy afternoon downpours; some streets pool with water. Several hotels on the coast reduce service or close for part of this window.

• Maulud (Prophet's birthday) check

  Moves yearly; check · Mosques citywide

  A public holiday with processions in some years.

Crowds · The Gambia overall

Low

Prices · The Gambia overall

Low

The Gambia overall: Wettest month; mosquitoes and floods.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banjul, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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