Bakau weather in January (Gambia)

What's the typical weather in Bakau for January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Bakau is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Bakau in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.6 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about a single day will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 279 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bakau climate page with graphs.

 

Bakau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 1.6 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 47% *  

Sunshine 279 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Banjul, the Gambia (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the Gambia in January

Find out more about the weather in the Gambia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bakau.

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