Weather in Bakau - 14-day forecast

Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025

Weather in the coming days

What will the week bring? Bakau

3 November Bakau: the high will be about 31°C and the low 27°C. Light rainfall - around 4.9 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 30°C.

31°C

maximum on Tue 3 Nov

Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison

Weather forecast compared with previous years

Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.

Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020

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Tuesday 3 November

Daily high31°CUsually 29-31°C

Daily low27°CColdest part of the day

Rainfall total4.9 mmLight rainfall

Maximum wind speed30 km/hForecast wind speed

Within the usual range. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.

Full day-by-day forecast - table

14-day forecast: Bakau
Date	Max. / min.	Rain	Typical daily high	Max. wind
Tuesday 3 November	31° / 27°	4.9 mm	29-31°C	30 km/h
Wednesday 4 November	30° / 27°	0 mm	29-31°C	25 km/h
Thursday 5 November	30° / 28°	0 mm	29-31°C	21 km/h
Friday 6 November	31° / 28°	1 mm	29-31°C	17 km/h
Saturday 7 November	30° / 28°	0 mm	29-31°C	19 km/h
Sunday 8 November	30° / 28°	0 mm	29-31°C	16 km/h
Monday 9 November	28° / 28°	0 mm	29-31°C	24 km/h
Tuesday 10 November	28° / 28°	0 mm	29-31°C	25 km/h
Wednesday 11 November	29° / 27°	0 mm	29-31°C	24 km/h
Thursday 12 November	28° / 27°	0 mm	29-31°C	25 km/h
Friday 13 November	29° / 27°	0 mm	29-31°C	27 km/h
Saturday 14 November	28° / 27°	0 mm	29-31°C	25 km/h
Sunday 15 November	28° / 27°	0.5 mm	29-31°C	23 km/h
Monday 16 November	28° / 27°	0.2 mm	29-31°C	22 km/h

What stands out this week?

Hot days and overnight relief

4 of 7 days ≥30°C

On 7 days, the minimum temperature will stay at or above 20°C.

Temperature changes

No sharp cooling

The first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.

Will it rain?

2 days with rain ≥1 mm

7-day total: 5.9 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 0-2 mm.

This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.

Weather history 1981-2025

The same week in previous years

NASA POWER

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1988 (29°C) and the warmest was 2001 (33°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - lower than in 76% of historical years.

How do we compare the forecast with history?

The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.

NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.

NASA POWER source and methodology

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Beyond the forecast period

What weather is typical in the following weeks?

For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.

Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov30°C / 24°Cusual daily high / low

Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec29°C / 22°Cusual daily high / low

Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.

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Bakau - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Detailed weather forecast for Bakau, The Gambia: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

UV index in Bakau - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Bakau is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Sea temperature - Bakau

Water today

31°C

Week avg

31°C

Waves today

0.8 m

How's the water?

very warm

16-day sea temperature forecast:

3.11 31°C4.11 31°C5.11 31°C6.11 31°C7.11 31°C8.11 31°C9.11 31°C10.11 31°C11.11 31°C

Average sea temperature through the year:

Jan 24°CFeb 23°CMar 24°CApr 25°CMay 27°CJun 29°CJul 30°CAug 30°CSep 30°COct 31°CNov 29°CDec 25°C

Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Bakau weather through the year

Bakau weather through the year
Month	Day	Night	Chance of rain
January ★	32°C	17°C	2%
February	34°C	18°C	1%
March	34°C	19°C	3%
April ★	33°C	19°C	0%
May ★	33°C	21°C	3%
June	33°C	24°C	16%
July	32°C	24°C	45%
August	31°C	23°C	73%
September	32°C	23°C	55%
October	33°C	23°C	25%
November ★	33°C	21°C	5%
December ★	32°C	18°C	1%

★ - months most often recommended for travel

Warmest, driest months on average: January, April, May, November.

Upcoming public holidays in The Gambia: Christmas Day — 25 December · New Year's Day — 1 January · Independence Day — 18 February.

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Weather and travel dates: Bakau

Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.

Warmest months

February · March

Average daytime temperature: 34°C

Coolest months

August

Average daytime temperature: 31°C

Lowest share of days with precipitation

April

Share of days with precipitation: 0%

Before you travel

Check the forecast daytime and nighttime temperatures, precipitation and current warnings. Use them to choose clothing and plan outdoor activities.

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