Western, Gambia
Bwiam
Bwiam is a village in Western, Gambia. It has a population of about 3,834. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now34°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population3,834
Local time14:52
13.24° N, 16.09° WElevation 12 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low32° / 24°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bwiam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:56 · 18:4211 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:06Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month36°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
297 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Weather in Bwiam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
34°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 55%
Today22 Oct34°25°
Fri23 Oct36°26°
Sat24 Oct34°26°
Sun25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct35°27°
Tue27 Oct35°25°
Wed28 Oct32°25°
Thu29 Oct31°24°
Fri30 Oct32°24°
Sat31 Oct31°24°2 mm
When to go to Bwiam
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 | 72 | 63 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 62 | 68 |
| High | 32° | 34° | 36° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 70 | 190 | 297 | 202 | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Bwiam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Bwiam
The sky over Bwiam
Earthquakes around Bwiam
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Bwiam from above
Around Bwiam7 places to see, do and reach nearby
Getting to Bwiam
Banjul International AirportBJL
62 kmZiguinchor AirportZIG
79 kmCap Skirring AirportCSK
118 kmPlaces near Bwiam
Places with a climate like Bwiam
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bwiam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bwiam.
What is the hottest month in Bwiam?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Bwiam?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bwiam?
August is the wettest month with about 297 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.