Bama in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Bama sees average daytime highs around 34°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 108 mm of rain over about 19 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 2nd-wettest season.
Over the season highs climb from about 31°C in early September to 34°C by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Fall is Bama's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Bama's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 34°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- 19 wet days
- Avg wind
- 8 km/h
- Travel score
- 3.0
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Bama in Fall
Over the season highs climb from about 31°C in early September to 34°C by late November.
A typical fall day in Bama reaches about 34°C and drops to 22°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is October, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Bama
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 91 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C.
The story in fall is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bama weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 15° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 35° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 39° / 22° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 40° / 26° | 5 | 1.6 | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 39° / 27° | 24 | 6.6 | 12.5 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 36° / 26° | 41 | 9.3 | 12.7 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 33° / 24° | 100 | 17.3 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 31° / 23° | 179 | 21.9 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 32° / 23° | 87 | 14.6 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 35° / 23° | 20 | 4.5 | 11.7 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 35° / 19° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 32° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Bama gets around 108 mm of rain over 19 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 8 km/h across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min in early September to 11 h 24 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 6.1 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Bama
In fall, Bama overlaps its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Bama sees seasonal dust haze (January–July), heaviest in March.
Is fall a good time to visit Bama?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bama. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bama in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Bama sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Bama in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bama peaks around August 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Bama in Fall
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where fall falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bama is worst in February — around 103 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.1× the cleanest month (July, 25 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 99 | 103 | 100 | 73 | 43 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 72 | 90 | 96 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 103 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 100 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 73 | Unhealthy |
| May | 43 | Poor |
| Jun | 35 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 72 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 90 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 96 | Unhealthy |
Where is Bama?
Bama sits at 11.5°N, 13.7°E, 330 m above sea level, in Nigeria. The nearest listed city is Gwoza, 49 km away.
Topography around Bama
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bama.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bama has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 22 m around an average of 324 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 33 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,165 m.
The land around Bama is covered by cropland (38%), grassland (37%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, grassland (75%) within 16 km, and grassland (73%) within 80 km.
Nigeria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 13% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,224
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 15.7
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 20.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bama (11.5213°, 13.6895°, elevation 330 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.