Western, Gambia
Gikis
Gikis is a locality in Western, Gambia. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time09:58
13.18° N, 16.28° WElevation 29 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low32° / 24°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gikis at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:58 · 18:4111 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:56Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
345 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gikis
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 8 km/h · humidity 84%
Today26 Oct35°27°
Tue27 Oct36°26°
Wed28 Oct34°26°
Thu29 Oct33°25°
Fri30 Oct31°24°5.8 mm
Sat31 Oct30°23°
Sun1 Nov31°24°3.6 mm
Mon2 Nov33°25°
Tue3 Nov33°24°
When to go to Gikis
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 | 74 | 65 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 64 | 69 |
| High | 31° | 33° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 77 | 222 | 345 | 239 | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Gikis
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Gikis
Earthquakes around Gikis
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gikis?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gikis.
What is the hottest month in Gikis?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Gikis?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gikis?
August is the wettest month with about 345 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.