Banjul weather in May 2026

Q: How hot is it in Banjul in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 34°C in Banjul in May with high heat and humidity, falling to 19°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Banjul in May?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Banjul in May - that's 73% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Banjul in May?

The average sea temperature around Banjul in May is 24°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in Banjul in May?

There are usually no days with some rain in Banjul in May and the average monthly rainfall is 5mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 34°C in Banjul, Gambia in May and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

34
34°C max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
19
19°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
5
5 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
24
24°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for Gambia (Banjul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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