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Bakel in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain reduces river navigation).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
Senegal overall
Prices
Low
Senegal overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Bakel

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain reduces river navigation).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • BakelHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Senegal overall
Low
Prices · Senegal overall
Low

Senegal overall: Rains fade mid-month; green landscapes, still humid.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bakel, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 4

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain reduces river navigation).

January: Inside Bakel's best window: Nov–May.

Bakel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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