The climate of Baro
Baro is a town situated in
Guinea with a tropical wet and dry or savanna, also identified as Aw in the Köppen climate classification. As typical for this climate type, it undergoes distinctive seasonal variations, with a wet season contrasting a dry period.
The year-round temperature in Baro is relatively high with an average high ranging from 28.3°C (82.9°F) to 39.4°C (102.9°F) and an average low fluctuating between 18.1°C (64.6°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F). As a hallmark of the tropical savannah climate, humidity also varies significantly through the seasons. Relative humidity dips to a low of 19% in the dry months while it soars to as high as 89% during the wet season.
Rainfall in Baro presents a stark contrast, with the wettest months witnessing up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation and plenty of rainy days, and virtually no rainfall from
December, with not a single day of precipitation. The intense sunshine is another prominent feature of Baro, with the town basking in an average of 11.5h to 12.7h of daylight and 6h to 9.9h of actual sunshine hours per day. However, cloud cover does increase during the monsoon months, affecting visibility which normally averages 10 kilometers.
The prevailing wind speeds in Baro range from 4.9km/h (3mph) to 8.2km/h (5.1mph), with the maximum gusting speed of 12.3km/h (7.6mph) typically occurring in
May. This is just as the rainy season begins, leading to the unique phenomenon of stormy weather.
The best time to visit Baro
Visitors seeking comfortable weather and pleasant conditions should consider heading to
Baro from
November to
February. During this time, temperatures are on the cooler side, averaging between 18.1°C (64.6°F) to 34°C (93.2°F), coupled with lower humidity levels ranging from 25% to 51%. With only a scant 1mm (0.04") to 7mm (0.28") of rainfall received in these months, the skies also remain largely clear, enabling tourism friendly activities.
The worst time to visit Baro
The period from
June to
September is generally considered the worst time to visit
Baro due to the heavy rainfall, high humidity, and reduced sunshine. The rainfall peaks in
July and
August, resulting in 190mm (7.48") and 213mm (8.39") of rainfall respectively, with as many as 27 to 28 rainy days per month. Meanwhile, the humidity spikes to 84% and 89%, leading to a muggy atmosphere that some might find uncomfortable.
Spring weather in Baro
The spring months in
Baro, typically recognized as
March,
April, and
May, are characterized by a steady increase in temperature and rainfall as the dry season transitions to the wet season. Rainfall gradually increases from 7mm (0.28") in March to 65mm (2.56") in May, while temperatures peak about 39.3°C (102.7°F) in April, making it the hottest month of the year.
Summer weather in Baro
Summer in
Baro, covering
June through
August, is synonym with the peak of the wet season when the rainfall dramatically increases to 113mm (4.45") in June and reaches a maximum of 213mm (8.39") in August.
July also witnesses the maximum average wind speed of 8.2km/h (5.1mph). The temperatures during these months remain relatively high, ranging between 21°C (69.8°F) to 36.9°C (98.4°F).
Autumn weather in Baro
Autumn, stretching from
September to
November, marks the transition from the wet to the dry season in
Baro. The rainfall begins to wane, falling from 126mm (4.96") in September to just 7mm (0.28") by November. As the monsoon retreats, the cloud cover also decreases, leading to improved visibility and an increase in actual sunshine hours.
Winter weather in Baro
Winter, which spans from
December to
February, is the dry season in
Baro with virtually no rainfall and lower humidity levels. A minimal cloud cover of about 6% to 9% during this season provides clear skies and maximum sunshine. The temperatures are marginally lower than the summer months, with highs from 28.3°C (82.9°F) in
January to 34.7°C (94.5°F) in December. The consistently good visibility combined with the cooler weather makes it an idyllic setting for outdoor exploration.
Weather in January
In
Baro,
Guinea,
January marks the transition from the harmattan season to the dry season with a significant drop in relative humidity levels from 84% in
December to 19% this month. Humidity levels remain consistently low, resulting in an arid environment.
Weather in January »Weather in February
While
February in
Baro,
Guinea is warmer than the preceding month, it still remains part of the dry season. The skies remain clear most of the time, with only 9% cloud coverage as compared to 19% in
January. Despite the increase in temperatures, the city experiences a meagre 1mm (0.04") of rainfall during this month.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March witnesses elevated temperatures and relatively improved weather conditions in
Baro,
Guinea. This is a prelude to the rainy season, with rainfall increases from 1mm (0.04") in
February to 7mm (0.28"). The wind gust speed dips to 10.8km/h (6.7mph), making the weather even more comfortable.
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Weather in April
April in
Baro,
Guinea earmarks the onset of the rainy season. Most notably, rainfall levels see a remarkable jump to 27mm (1.06") this month. Similarly, the percentage of cloud coverage also shows an uptick to 19%. However, despite the rain showers, the hours of daylight remain long enough for outdoor activities during this period.
Weather in April » Weather in May
May in
Baro,
Guinea continues the rainy season trend set off by
April, albeit with higher rainfall levels. This month sees an increase in humidity with 59% relative humidity from a 42% in April. The city experiences an average of 12.6 hours of daylight with only 9.3 hours of sunshine.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June represents the high-precipitation period in
Baro,
Guinea. A record 113mm (4.45") of rain characterizes the rainfall pattern in June, with a similarly high relative humidity level of 71%. Although the cooling wind maintains its moderate speed at 7.8km/h (4.8mph), the gusts still peak at a high 12.1km/h (7.5mph).
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Weather in July
July carries on with the rainy season in
Baro,
Guinea. This time of the year is highlighted by consistent rainfall and high humidity levels. The rains further saturate Baro's landscape to peak rainfall levels of 190mm (7.48"), making it the wettest month of the year.
Weather in July » Weather in August
August weather in
Baro,
Guinea is similar to
July but sees an increase in humidity to 89%, the highest of the year. However, despite the enhanced precipitation, visibility decreases marginally to 7km (4.3mi) from 8km (5mi). The month carries on the trend of consistent rainfall with a high of up to 213mm (8.39").
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Baro,
Guinea is the month of a gradual return to the dry season. The amount of rainfall drops to 126mm (4.96") as the rainy season gradually draws to a close. However, the daily average wind speed decreases further to 5.3km/h (3.3mph), marking the change towards calmer weather.
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Weather in October
In
Baro,
Guinea,
October is a transition month marking the end of the rainy season. The rainfall quantity drops sharply to 64mm (2.52") from 126mm (4.96") in
September, making it a relatively dry month. This decrease coincides with a drop in humidity levels but comes with an increase in wind gusts to 8.3km/h (5.2mph).
Weather in October »Weather in November
November in
Baro,
Guinea sees a considerable decrease in rainfall, marking the return of the dry season. With just 7mm (0.28") of rainfall, it ushers in the dry season and becomes one of the driest months of the year. Meanwhile, the wind speed remains consistent at around 4.9km/h (3mph).
Weather in November » Weather in December
Finally,
December in
Baro,
Guinea experiences no rainfall, rendering it the driest month of the year. This is complemented by an impressive 30.9 sunshine days, making it the brightest month too. Despite the lack of rainfall, the wind speed rises to 6.6km/h (4.1mph) signaling the onset of the harmattan season.
Weather in December »