January in Bafata — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 8.1/10January averages 26°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
February holds up well in Bafata — 4th best month
Good · 7.3/10February averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
March in Bafata: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trade-offs · 6.9/10Days in March average 30°C (86°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Bafata — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
April in Bafata: strong conditions, 5th of 12
Good · 7/10April averages 31°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
Flexible dates? December scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
May in Bafata: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Good · 7/10Days in May average 31°C (87°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Bafata — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
June in Bafata — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.4/10June averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 95 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Flexible dates? December scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
July in Bafata — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10July averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
260 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Flexible dates? December scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
August in Bafata: expect compromises
Hardest · 3.7/10At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 361 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Bafata — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
September in Bafata — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10At 26°C (79°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 374 mm, but with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 3.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Bafata — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
October in Bafata: expect compromises
Hardest · 4.1/10October averages 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 181 mm — wet for this destination — but about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Flexible dates? December scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
November in Bafata — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 8.1/10November averages 26°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
December in Bafata tops the year's climate scores
Best window · 8.6/10At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Bafata at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
