Western, Gambia
Paima
Paima is a locality in Western, Gambia. It has a population of about 40. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population40
Local time03:19
13.25° N, 16.30° WElevation 30 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
October: high / low31° / 24°
Rain this month70mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Paima at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:58 · 18:4111 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 19:49Next 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
320 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
0 mm of rain
Weather in Paima
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 97%
Today27 Oct36°27°
Wed28 Oct34°26°
Thu29 Oct33°25°
Fri30 Oct32°25°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct31°24°1.4 mm
Sun1 Nov31°24°
Mon2 Nov32°26°
Tue3 Nov33°25°
Wed4 Nov33°25°
When to go to Paima
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 | 75 | 66 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 65 | 71 |
| High | 31° | 33° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 200 | 320 | 221 | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
What's on in Paima
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
The sky over Paima
Earthquakes around Paima
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paima.
What is the hottest month in Paima?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Paima?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paima?
August is the wettest month with about 320 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.