Bamako climate at a glance
Bamako sees average daytime highs ranging from 29°C in August to 39°C in April. Around 778 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 87 wet days a year, peaking in August (227 mm) and easing off in January (0 mm). January is the sunniest month at about 11 hours of sunshine.
Bamako temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Bamako
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Bamako climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 11.3 h in January. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C | 19°C | 0 | 0 mm | 10.8 h | 18% | 6.3 · Fair |
| February | 36°C | 21°C | 0.2 | 0 mm | 10.8 h | 15% | 4.3 · Poor |
| March | 38°C | 24°C | 0.3 | 1 mm | 10.5 h | 20% | 2.8 · Challenging |
| April | 39°C | 27°C | 0.8 | 2 mm | 10.5 h | 27% | 1.5 · Challenging |
| May | 38°C | 27°C | 4.3 | 35 mm | 10 h | 45% | 1.8 · Challenging |
| June | 35°C | 25°C | 10.8 | 73 mm | 9.9 h | 63% | 2.9 · Challenging |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 20.2 | 226 mm | 9 h | 80% | 4.1 · Poor |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 23.3 | 227 mm | 7.8 h | 84% | 5.0 · Fair |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 18.8 | 154 mm | 9.1 h | 84% | 4.4 · Poor |
| October | 33°C | 23°C | 7.7 | 59 mm | 10.2 h | 71% | 5.4 · Fair |
| November | 35°C | 21°C | 0.3 | 1 mm | 10.8 h | 36% | 5.4 · Fair |
| December | 34°C | 20°C | 0 | 0 mm | 10.8 h | 22% | 6.0 · Fair |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bamako?
The best time to visit Bamako is December–January, when daytime highs average around 34°C with about 0 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Bamako?
April is the hottest month in Bamako, with average highs of 39°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bamako?
August is the rainiest month in Bamako, with around 227 mm of rainfall over 23.3 rainy days.
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