Beach near Banjul, Gambia

Banjul Travel Guide

Gambia

Banjul is Gambia’s small capital city, with a population of 34,589. It sits on St Mary’s Island at the mouth of the Gambia River, on the country’s Atlantic coast.

Most visitors arrive via Yundum International Airport, which serves Banjul. The nearby coast includes Kololi Beach, 13.2 kilometres from the city, and Paradise Beach, 17.4 kilometres away.

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Local time

34,589

Population

2,793 miles away

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Weather in Banjul

Sun

30°

Mon

30°

Tue

32°

Know before you go

Pays in GMD

Plug type Type G

Emergency 116

Dial code +220

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Gambia for good service but is not always expected. A small tip can go a long way.

Best time to visit Banjul

Jan

31°0

Feb

32°0

Mar

32°0

Apr

32°0

May

32°1

Jun

31°4

Jul

30°23

Aug

29°26

Sep

30°24

Oct

31°13

Nov

33°2

Dec

31°0

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Banjul

  • Kololi Beach

    Kololi Beach

    13.2 km away

  • Sanyang Beach

    Sanyang Beach

    17.4 km away

  • Paradise Beach

    Paradise Beach

    17.4 km away

Things to do in Banjul

  1. Farato Church Junction

    christian place of worship

    3.6 km

  2. Fifa Goal Project

    soccer stadium

    3.6 km

  3. God's Tabernacle Church, Daranka, The Gambia

    religious organization

    4.4 km

Getting there

Yundum International Airport · 0 km

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