Bakau
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Bakau month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bakau are typically April, May and June, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and August the wettest (about 260 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1 | 20.9 | 0 | 10.3 |
| February | 31.3 | 21.3 | 0 | 10.7 |
| March | 29.9 | 21.3 | 0 | 11.1 |
| April | 29.4 | 21.8 | 0 | 11.7 |
| May | 27.8 | 22.3 | 2 | 11.4 |
| June | 28.9 | 24.6 | 22 | 10.8 |
| July | 29.0 | 25.5 | 157 | 9.1 |
| August | 28.6 | 25.3 | 260 | 8.2 |
| September | 29.2 | 25.5 | 229 | 9.1 |
| October | 30.8 | 26.4 | 50 | 10.3 |
| November | 32.1 | 24.9 | 3 | 10.2 |
| December | 31.2 | 21.9 | 1 | 9.8 |
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- Bakau
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- Independent Electoral Commission - IEC The Gambia | Bakau
- Category:People from Bakau - Wikipedia
- Celebrities Born in Bakau - Celebrity Birthdays
- List of People from Bakau - FamousFix List
- 33 Famous People from Gambia | Pantheon
- Promis aus Bakau: Berühmte Stars & Persönlichkeiten
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- Bakau – The world art trust
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- Things to Do in Bakau, Gambia - Top Attractions & Activities ...
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- Bakau: top 10 attractions to visit - Discovering Gambia
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- Wikidata structured records for Bakau
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01 · OverviewBakau, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Bakau took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Bakau
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Bakau
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Bakau
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Bakau
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Bakau
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Bakau
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01 · Q&AWhere is Bakau located and what are its coordinates?
Bakau is situated in Gambia at geographic coordinates 13.4781, -16.6819, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Bakau?
Bakau has a recorded population of approximately 43,098 and observes the Africa/Banjul time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Bakau?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Bakau include EN-GM, MNK, WOF, WO, FF, with GMD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bakau?
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