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Bakel Weather in February

Bakel in February

The short of it: Bakel in February averages a high of 35 °C (96 °F) and a low of 20 °C (68 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 35° · low 20° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

February in Bakel brings afternoons near 35° and nights around 20°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-February, 18 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bakel runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Diaguily, 9 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

February in Bakel, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DiaguilyGuidimaka9 km SE35°20°1.0 mm
DiawaraMatam16 km NW35°20°1.0 mm
DiogountourouGuidimaka27 km ESE35°20°0.0 mm
DembankanéMatam33 km NW35°20°1.0 mm
WoumpouGuidimaka38 km NW35°20°1.0 mm
SélibabyGuidimaka41 km NE35°20°1.0 mm
SagnéGorgol49 km NW36°20°1.0 mm
KidiraTambacounda56 km SSE36°21°0.0 mm

The Almanac · Bakel Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Bakel by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February35°20°1.0 mm10 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
March39°23°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April42°25°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
May42°26°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦✦
June38°26°36 mm11 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦
July34°24°118 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦
August33°24°171 mm8 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦
September33°23°128 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦
October36°23°24 mm5 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦
November36°20°1.0 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦
December33°18°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bakel in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bakel in February?

Days average 35 °C (96 °F) and nights 20 °C (68 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 35° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Bakel?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Bakel in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 15 min in December to 13 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Bakel in February?

Hardly — February nights average 20 °C (68 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bakel in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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