When to go · Bakel
Bakel in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain reduces river navigation).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Senegal overall
- Prices
- Low
- Senegal overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain reduces river navigation).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- BakelHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Grand Magal of Touba big impact
Aug 2026 (lunar — check) · Senegal
Millions of Mouride pilgrims head to Touba; roads through the centre are blocked.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Senegal overall
- Low
- Prices · Senegal overall
- Low
Senegal overall: Wettest month, hot and sticky; the Grand Magal of Touba may fall here (check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bakel, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Aug: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 8
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 1
Jan: 0
August: 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