Western, Gambia
Kankuntu
Kankuntu is a locality in Western, Gambia. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time03:42
13.24° N, 16.09° WElevation 13 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.
Kankuntu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:57 · 18:4111 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 17:24Next 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 Kankuntu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 99%
Today24 Oct34°26°
Sun25 Oct34°26°
Mon26 Oct35°27°
Tue27 Oct35°26°
Wed28 Oct34°26°
Thu29 Oct31°24°
Fri30 Oct31°25°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct30°23°1 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°
When to go to Kankuntu
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 Kankuntu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Kankuntu
Earthquakes around Kankuntu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kankuntu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kankuntu.
What is the hottest month in Kankuntu?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Kankuntu?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kankuntu?
August is the wettest month with about 297 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.