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Gash-Barka
Gash-Barka, Eritrea

Bakhar

Bakhar is a locality in Gash-Barka, Eritrea, 520 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time20:17
15.63° N, 37.44° EElevation 520 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Bakharweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low37° / 24°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bakhar at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in May

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

99 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Bakhar

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
31°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct39°27°
Wed28 Oct39°28°
Thu29 Oct39°26°
Fri30 Oct39°24°
Sat31 Oct40°24°
Sun1 Nov39°24°
Mon2 Nov39°25°
Tue3 Nov39°25°
Wed4 Nov39°24°
Thu5 Nov38°23°

When to go to Bakhar

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score716558534942293531525667
High32°33°36°39°40°38°34°33°35°37°35°33°
Low17°17°20°23°26°26°25°24°24°24°21°18°
Rain (mm)00131021889928610
Wet days000247222612310

What's on in Bakhar

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Eritrea seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bakhar

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bakhar

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Bakhar

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Bakhar

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bakhar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bakhar.
What is the hottest month in Bakhar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Bakhar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bakhar?
August is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.