Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.3 °C | 22.3 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 31.7 °C | 20.6 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 30.7 °C | 19.6 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 29.9 °C | 20.3 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 28.3 °C | 22.7 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| June | 29.3 °C | 26.2 °C | 3 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| July | 29.2 °C | 28.2 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| August | 28.7 °C | 28.5 °C | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 29.3 °C | 28.8 °C | 21 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 30.8 °C | 29.3 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 32.3 °C | 28.1 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| December | 31.5 °C | 24.5 °C | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in October
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
No visa needed for stays of up to 28 days. Passport valid until your return date. Stamp on arrival allows 28 days (2 extensions possible); Airport Security Fee of 20 US dollars payable on arrival and departure.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 7 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
No specific restrictions
Usual precautions apply.
Official advice updated 7 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and meningococcal disease depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Certificate required only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Banjul in October?
The sea averages 29.3°C in October — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Banjul in October?
Expect 30.8°C in the afternoon and 26.5°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Banjul in October?
Around 7 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 24% of days.