AI-generatedBata at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 2,639 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Bata
Bata has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Bata is rather dull; January is the sunniest month with 5.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0418:09
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:51–06:32 · evening 17:41–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:51 · evening 18:22–18:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bata in October?
In October, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 360 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 5 min06:04 – 18:09
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Malabo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Bata
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.7 – 28.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bata ranges from 26.0 °C in August to 29.3 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From May to June and in December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.5° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.3° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 25.4° | 26.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.4° | 26.7° | 28.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.0° | 27.6° | 28.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.5° | 28.1° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Bata
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Bata, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bata
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bata: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bata has about 30 rainy days with 360 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bata
How breezy and how cloudy Bata is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bata typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Bata: mostly overcast, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bata
How often the day gets hot in Bata (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bata has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bata
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in March (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 46 | 29° | 24° | 28.6° | 5.0 h | 28 | 152 |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 | 29° | 24° | 29.0° | 5.0 h | 26 | 160 |
| MarchMar | 39 | 30° | 24° | 29.3° | 4.5 h | 28 | 237 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 29° | 24° | 29.3° | 4.4 h | 27 | 250 |
| MayMay | 43 | 29° | 24° | 29.0° | 4.4 h | 29 | 269 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 28° | 23° | 27.7° | 4.3 h | 25 | 197 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 27° | 23° | 26.6° | 4.2 h | 19 | 124 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 27° | 23° | 26.0° | 4.0 h | 21 | 115 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 27° | 23° | 26.6° | 3.5 h | 29 | 271 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 28° | 23° | 27.4° | 3.6 h | 30 | 360 |
| NovemberNov | 48 | 28° | 23° | 28.0° | 4.2 h | 29 | 310 |
| DecemberDec | 48 | 28° | 24° | 28.5° | 4.9 h | 29 | 194 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
1.86° N, 9.77° E · 13 m · Africa/Malabo
Best time to visit Bata
The best time to visit Bata is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in March it only reaches 29.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 360 mm of precipitation.
Bata through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bata in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 84 rainy days in all
Bata in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 65 rainy days in all
Bata in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Bata in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bata for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bata
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bata: score 54 against 48. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 54better |
| Day high | 28° | 27° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 27.4° | 26.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 4.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 30 | 19better |
| Rainfall | 360 mm | 124 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Bata month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
46January29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In January, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 152 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in January42February29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In February, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in February39March30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In March, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 237 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in March40April29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In April, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 250 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in April43May29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In May, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 269 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in May51June28° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In June, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 197 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in June54July27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In July, Bata is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 124 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in July53August27° · Sea 26° · 4 h
In August, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 115 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in August50September27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In September, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 271 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in September48October28° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In October, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 360 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in October48November28° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In November, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 310 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
Bata in November48December28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Bata is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 194 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bata.
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Bata vs. Ciudad de la Paz
In October the holiday weather in Bata and Ciudad de la Paz is about equally good (score 48 vs. 46). During the day it is about as warm in Ciudad de la Paz as in Bata.
| in October | Bata | Ciudad de la Paz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 27° | – |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 30 | 30 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Dec |
Through the year
Equatorial Guinea in October: the best places
In October, Bata ranks 2 of 3 destinations in this country.
- Malabo28°28°51
- 2BataThis page28°27°48
- 3Ciudad de la Paz28°46
Planning a trip to Bata
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bata in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bata has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 40).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,600 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bata
When is the best time to visit Bata?
The best time to visit Bata is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bata?
The sea temperature in Bata ranges from 26.0 °C in August to 29.3 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bata in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Bata?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Bata?
The wettest month is October with 360 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 115 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bata get?
Bata gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 5.0 hours a day; in September there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Bata in?
Bata uses the time zone Africa/Malabo, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bata?
A nonstop flight from London to Bata takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bata?
Bata has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 40). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 53, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 47.
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