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January · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 45/100

Bata in January

Mixed · 45/100Beach 66/100
High / low28° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation141 mm24 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
1.86° N, 9.77° EElevation 13 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goBata · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45January
Best timeJul–Sep
January: high / low28° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Bata averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 141 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

January scores 45/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Bata. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:30 and sets at 18:31 local time, giving 12 h 01 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 1 minutes over the month.

Why 45/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%68%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%65%

Beach score this month: 66/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Equatorial Guinea's best in January

Where to go in January
Malabo
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Malabo

Bioko Norte
27°Jan high
4wet days
77score
Malabo
Luba
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Luba

Bioko Sur
27°Jan high
3wet days
76score
Luba
·Questions

Bata in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Bata?

January scores 45/100 for Bata, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Bata in January?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 24°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Bata in January?

Bata receives about 141 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 24 days.

Can you swim in Bata in January?

The sea averages 29°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.