Climate Insights for Bata
Litoral, Equatorial Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Bata is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,894 mm of precipitation falls per year. Bata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bata is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 113.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Bata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Bata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Bata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Bata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,894 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 241 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 411 mm of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 122 mm. That's 289 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Bata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 113.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.5 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. November and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.8 in. That's 11.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Bata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Bata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bata based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.