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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 50/100

Bakau in October

Fair · 50/100Beach 65/100
High / low29° / 27°daily averages
Precipitation50 mm17 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
13.48° N, 16.68° WElevation 22 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goBakau · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
Best timeJan–Feb · Apr
October: high / low29° / 27°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Bakau averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 30%.

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

October scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Bakau. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:58 and sets at 18:48 local time, giving 11 h 51 min of daylight. Days shorten by 21 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%60%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 65/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Bakau this month

Brikama
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Brikama

Western · 23 km S
29°Oct high
17wet days
48score
Brikama
Banjul
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Banjul

Banjul · 12 km E
30°Oct high
17wet days
47score
Banjul
Serekunda
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Serekunda

Banjul · 4.4 km S
29°Oct high
17wet days
50score
Serekunda
Lamin
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Lamin

Western · 11 km S
29°Oct high
17wet days
49score
Lamin
ivTop of the table

Gambia's best in October

Where to go in October
Tanji
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Tanji

Western
29°Oct high
17wet days
51score
Tanji
Serekunda
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Serekunda

Banjul
29°Oct high
17wet days
50score
Serekunda
Lamin
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Lamin

Western
29°Oct high
17wet days
49score
Lamin
Brikama
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Brikama

Western
29°Oct high
17wet days
48score
Brikama
·Questions

Bakau in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Bakau?

October scores 50/100 for Bakau, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 29°C with 17 wet days.

How warm is Bakau in October?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 27°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Bakau in October?

Bakau receives about 50 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 17 days.

Can you swim in Bakau in October?

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