When is the best time to go to Bako

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bako, Ethiopia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Bako weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bako are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Bako January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 37mm 10hrs 12.6hrs

The climate in Bako during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Bako, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Bako and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Bako with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in January »

February

Bako February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 61mm 10hrs 12.7hrs

February in Bako is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bako.

February is in the winter in Bako and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bako with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in February »

March

Bako March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 103mm 9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Bako is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Bako and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bako with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in March »

April

Bako April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 172mm 8.1hrs 12.9hrs

Bako's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Bako and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bako with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in April »

May

Bako May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 158mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

May is a wet month in Bako and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Bako and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bako with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in May »

June

Bako June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 96mm 7.9hrs 12.6hrs

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in Bako during the month of June

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bako.

June is in the summer in Bako and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bako with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in June »

July

Bako July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 95mm 6.9hrs 12.7hrs

July in Bako is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Bako and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bako with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in July »

August

Bako August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 110mm 7.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Bako is characteristically warm and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Bako and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bako with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in August »

September

Bako September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 118mm 8.3hrs 12.9hrs

Bako's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Bako and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bako with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in September »

October

Bako October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 147mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

October is a wet month in Bako and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Bako and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bako with around 147mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in October »

November

Bako November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 109mm 9.1hrs 12.6hrs

November in Bako is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bako for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Bako and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bako with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in November »

December

Bako December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 29mm 10.2hrs 12.7hrs

December in Bako is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bako, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Bako and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bako with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Bako weather in December »

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Bako weather stats

Bako weather statistics
Hottest month: March 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: December 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: December 10.2hrs
Coldest month: July 24.2°C 75.6°F
Wettest month: April 172mm 6.8ins
Warmest sea: May 28.7°C 83.7°F
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