The climate of Barakani
Nestled in
Mayotte, a region in the Indian Ocean,
Barakani basks in a tropical wet and dry climate, classified as Aw under the Köppen climate system. A typical year in Barakani displays a mixed bag of tropical weather parameters. Heat dominates the climate with high temperatures hovering between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 28.9°C (84°F) throughout the year. The lower limit of the temperature dip provides a mild respite, ranging from 24.6°C (76.3°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).
Humidity levels are moderately high, between 71% to 76%. Even though perceived as sticky and uncomfortable, this higher humidity is a characteristic of tropical climates, and becomes a regular company in Barakani. Differentiating itself based on wind speed, Barakani sees the scale moving from a soothing 10.7km/h (6.6mph) to a breezy 21km/h (13mph).
Speaking about rainfall, it is not evenly distributed over the year. Dark clouds burst open to pour at an average of 230mm (9.06") in the rainiest month, whereas at the other end of the spectrum, it shrinks to a low of 4mm (0.16"). The varying number of rainfall days, from 5.3 to 25.5 days, compounds this variability in rainfall. Sunshine is in abundance, with as much as 10.7 hours of sun in the brightest month and not less than 6.9 hours even in the slightly gloomier month.
The best time to visit Barakani
The optimal time to pay a visit to
Barakani falls between
May and
October. During these months, a perfect blend of lower rainfall, longer hours of daylight, and abundant sunshine makes outdoor activities enjoyable. The wind speed also remains gently soothing and offers a respite from the tropical heat.
The worst time to visit Barakani
Facing the other end of the yearly cycle, the months from
November to
April pose a challenging time for visitors. High humidity, coupled with the maximum rainfall of 230mm (9.06") and 25.5 rainy days in these periods, tend to disrupt plans for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Spring weather in Barakani
Spring, encompassing
March,
April, and
May, sees an array of marked changes in the weather parameters. Temperatures begin to fall, promising a moderate around 26.8°C (80.2°F) in May. Rainfall in this season follows a declining trend, dwindling from 134mm (5.28") in March to an annual minimum of 18mm (0.71") in May. A similar pattern is observed with the number of rainfall days and cloud cover, notably giving way to longer hours of sunlight by May.
Summer weather in Barakani
Inhabiting the summer months
June,
July, and
August, the weather in
Barakani is quite agreeable for visitors. Days are dry, with rainfall levels dropping to an annual low of 6mm (0.24") and single-digit number of rainy days. Concurrently, wind speeds increase and provide a refreshing counter-balance to the tropical heat. Substantial hours of daylight and sunshine render the days perfect for enjoying the landscape.
Autumn weather in Barakani
Autumn -
September,
October, and
November - witnesses a gradual reprieve from the dry spell. Rainfall starts increasing again, and November experiences a noticeable jump to 50mm (1.97"). However, temperatures remain pleasant, hovering around 26.3°C (79.3°F) and the clear skies invite a comfortable blend of sunlight and daylight.
Winter weather in Barakani
Winter months -
December,
January, and
February - return to the tropical sticky weather, as
Barakani gets wrapped in high humidity and experiences increased rainfall levels progressively. Although temperatures stay moderate, the varying amount of rainfall and higher wind speeds mark the climate of this season. In spite of this, longer hours of plentiful sunlight lift the mood of wintry days.
Weather in January
As
Barakani,
Mayotte welcomes the new year, the island experiences hot and humid conditions, quite similar to the preceding
December. Climatic variation is minimal with the highest temperature observed at 28.8°C (83.8°F) and relative humidity at 76.
Weather in January »Weather in February
In
February, the weather follows a pattern similar to
January albeit with a slight reduction in rainfall. As opposed to 230mm (9.06") in January, the rainfall lowers to 169mm (6.65").
Barakani gets to enjoy more sunshine hours as the number of rainy days decreases.
Weather in February »Weather in March
Shifting into
March, the weather in
Barakani shows signs of mild improvement as rainfall reduces further to 134mm (5.28"). The day gets slightly longer with daylight hours increasing, leading to more sunshine. Continuous warm temperatures mark the month with an incredibly small gap between the lowest and highest recorded temperatures.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in
Barakani is marked by a noticeable decrease in rainfall, recording 68mm (2.68") compared to 134mm (5.28") in the previous month. As the rainy season begins to retreat, the island experiences lower humidity and increasing sunlight hours.
Weather in April » Weather in May
By
May,
Barakani witnesses the lowest rainfall for the year, marking the end of the wet season. The month stands out due to its sharply reduced 40mm (1.57") of rainfall, a far cry from the 230mm (9.06") recorded in
January. Clear, sunny days become more common with the cloud coverage decreasing significantly.
Weather in May »Weather in June
June brings a further dip in temperature and humidity levels in
Barakani. The conditions in June differ significantly from
May with the minimum temperature dropping from 27.1˚C to 25.8˚C. Despite less rainfall, strong windy conditions prevail intensifying from 16.8km/h (10.4mph) in May to 19.7km/h (12.2mph) in June.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
July introduces the coldest conditions by
Barakani's standards. The temperature drops to its lowest point with the minimum falling to 24.8°C (76.6°F), giving locals a break from the usual hot conditions. The month witnesses the highest wind gusts reaching 28.8km/h (17.9mph), which can result in choppy seas around the island.
Weather in July » Weather in August
In
August, the weather in
Barakani remains relatively stable with little deviation from the conditions seen in
July. There's a mild rise in temperatures from 24.8°C (76.6°F) to 24.6°C (76.3°F). The number of hours of sunshine experiences a slight decrease despite the days getting marginally longer.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September marks the end of the lower temperature trend in
Barakani with values climbing back to mark the onset of the warmer last quarter. The island's minimum temperature increases from
August's 24.6°C (76.3°F) to 25°C (77°F), signaling the return of the familiar heat.
Weather in September »
Weather in October
October in
Barakani develops notable climatic patterns with the increasing heat and humidity. Rainfall encounters an uptick, marking the start of the rainy season, with a significant boost from 4mm (0.16") in
September to 12mm (0.47").
Weather in October » Weather in November
November indicates the thickening of the rainy season in
Barakani with rainfall soaring to 50mm (1.97"). The weather takes a turn towards familiar territories, showing a similar pattern to the early months of the year. Cloud cover increases substantially, revisiting the pattern seen in the earlier part of the year.
Weather in November » Weather in December
Closing the year,
December in
Barakani carries forth the trend from
November but with a pronounced increase in rainfall that goes up to 125mm (4.92"). The climatic conditions mirror those observed at the year's start, completing the weather cycle.
Weather in December »