Bakau weather in October (Gambia)

How does the weather in Bakau usually fare in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Bakau includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 27°C. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Bakau in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 218 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bakau, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the Gambia in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

7/10

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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