Western, Gambia
Bijilo
Bijilo is a small town in Western, Gambia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 8,231. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Population8,231
Local time10:35
13.42° N, 16.73° WElevation 22 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low29° / 27°
Rain this month51mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
Best: Jan–Feb · Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bijilo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:00 · 18:4311 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:57Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in November
Coolest month21°C
Average low in April
Wettest monthAugust
316 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
October
Weather in Bijilo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 18 km/h · humidity 85%
Today26 Oct30°29°
Tue27 Oct30°29°
Wed28 Oct29°28°
Thu29 Oct29°28°
Fri30 Oct29°27°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°
Sun1 Nov29°27°4.8 mm
Mon2 Nov30°29°
Tue3 Nov30°29°
When to go to Bijilo
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 100 | 98 | 97 | 98 | 95 | 64 | 49 | 45 | 45 | 51 | 81 | 90 |
| High | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 27° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 38 | 184 | 316 | 220 | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sea | 22° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 24° |
What's on in Bijilo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Bijilo
Earthquakes around Bijilo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bijilo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bijilo.
What is the hottest month in Bijilo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bijilo?
April is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bijilo?
August is the wettest month with about 316 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bijilo?
The sea is warmest in October at about 29°C and coolest in March at about 20°C.