Western, Gambia
Jakin
Jakin is a locality in Western, Gambia. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time05:16
13.17° N, 16.23° WElevation 25 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.
Jakin at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:59 · 18:4011 h 41 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous79% · Moonrise 22:58Next 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
340 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Weather in Jakin
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 95%
Today30 Oct33°23°1.7 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°9.1 mm
Sun1 Nov31°23°5.1 mm
Mon2 Nov32°23°1.7 mm
Tue3 Nov33°23°5.4 mm
Wed4 Nov32°25°
Thu5 Nov33°25°
Fri6 Nov34°24°
Sat7 Nov34°23°
When to go to Jakin
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 | 73 | 64 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 63 | 69 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 35° | 36° | 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 | 78 | 220 | 340 | 234 | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Jakin
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Jakin
Earthquakes around Jakin
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jakin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jakin.
What is the hottest month in Jakin?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Jakin?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jakin?
August is the wettest month with about 340 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.