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Jiffin, Gambia

Lower River · Gambia

Jiffin is a small town in Lower River, Gambia with a population of 729. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

729 Population 8/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Banjul Timezone

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About Jiffin

Jiffin

Jiffin ist eine Ortschaft im westafrikanischen Staat Gambia.

People

Population729
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population729
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates13.4167°, -15.5833°
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul
Country🇬🇲 Gambia
State / ProvinceLower River
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jiffin

Jiffin is a small town in Gambia (Lower River) with a population of 729. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Banjul.

Jiffin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Gambia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area87.8 sq mi (227.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates13.4167°N, 15.5833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Banjul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below Gambia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.12"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Jiffin has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in December to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Jiffin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily market
Farafenni Market
Kwinella Lumo
Soma Daily Market
Soma New Market

Airports Near Jiffin

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaolack AirportKLCMedium Airport
Kolda AirportKDASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Banjul

🇬🇲 About Gambia

Capital Banjul
Population 2,280,102
Area 11,300 km²
GDP (USD) $2,382,262,185
GDP per capita $883
HDI 0.524
Life expectancy 65.9 years
Internet users 45.9%
Urban population 63.8%
Currency GMD (Dalasi)
Languages English
Calling code +220
TLD .gm
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Gambia

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 25 Africa Day Africa Day
Jul 22 Revolution Day Revolution Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jiffin

What is the population of Jiffin?

Jiffin has a population of 729 residents and is located in Gambia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 87.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiffin?

Jiffin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

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