When to go · Banjul
Banjul in March
Great month. Dry, warming.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31° / 19°
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- Medium
- The Gambia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- The Gambia overall
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Banjul
Dry, warming.
Weather in March
- BanjulHighs around 31 °C, lows around 19 °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: Warm and dry; Ramadan may fall here in 2026 (check).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen