At a glance
| Metric | Abidjan | Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 39°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 19°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1889 mm | 778 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.4 h/day | 10 h/day |
| Best months | August | December–January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Abidjan | Bamako | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8 · Poor | 6.3 · Fair | Bamako |
| February | 3.5 · Poor | 4.3 · Poor | Bamako |
| March | 3.6 · Poor | 2.8 · Challenging | Abidjan |
| April | 3.7 · Poor | 1.5 · Challenging | Abidjan |
| May | 4.3 · Poor | 1.8 · Challenging | Abidjan |
| June | 5.5 · Fair | 2.9 · Challenging | Abidjan |
| July | 6.3 · Fair | 4.1 · Poor | Abidjan |
| August | 7.3 · Good | 5.0 · Fair | Abidjan |
| September | 6.0 · Fair | 4.4 · Poor | Abidjan |
| October | 5.4 · Fair | 5.4 · Fair | — |
| November | 4.8 · Poor | 5.4 · Fair | Bamako |
| December | 4.2 · Poor | 6.0 · Fair | Bamako |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Abidjan or Bamako?
Abidjan has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 4 for Bamako — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Abidjan?
The best months to visit Abidjan are August, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Bamako?
The best months to visit Bamako are December–January, based on six years of climate data.
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