When to go · Banjul
Banjul in April
Mixed month. Hot.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31° / 20°
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- The Gambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- The Gambia overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Banjul
Hot.
Weather in April
- BanjulHighs around 31 °C, lows around 20 °C, rain on about 0 days
- Atlantic coast, The Gambia · Banjul, Kololi, Kotu, Kartongbest weather
Sunny, 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen