Climate Insights for Bako

Nigeria

Hottest
March
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
December
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
August
311 mm rain12.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bako is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 311 mm of rainfall. Bako sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Bako is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 48.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 12.3 in of rainfall. Bako sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°FebMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 21°MarMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°AprMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 25°MayMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°SepMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 21°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 22°NovMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 20°DecMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 96°FAverage: 83°FMin: 70°FMarMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 76°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Bako sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Bako sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 97°F. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 86°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 39mmMayPrecipitation: 101mmJunPrecipitation: 162mmJulPrecipitation: 248mmAugPrecipitation: 311mmSepPrecipitation: 243mmOctPrecipitation: 93mmNovPrecipitation: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.2inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 4inJunPrecipitation: 6.4inJulPrecipitation: 9.8inAugPrecipitation: 12.3inSepPrecipitation: 9.6inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Bako is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,223 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 311 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 mm. That's 311 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bako is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 12.2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Bako is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Bako is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bako 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 Bako 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
21 °C70 °F
35 °C96 °F
7 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
35 °C94 °F
6 km/h4 mph
39 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C75 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
248 mm9.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C71 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
311 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C71 °F
29 °C83 °F
4 km/h3 mph
243 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
30 °C87 °F
4 km/h3 mph
93 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
33 °C92 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
7 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in