At a glance
| Metric | Bamako | Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 39°C | 31°C |
| Coldest month low | 19°C | 24°C |
| Annual rainfall | 778 mm | 1319 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10 h/day | 9.4 h/day |
| Best months | December–January | January & July–August |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Bamako | Lagos | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3 · Fair | 7.1 · Good | Lagos |
| February | 4.3 · Poor | 6.0 · Fair | Lagos |
| March | 2.8 · Challenging | 4.4 · Poor | Lagos |
| April | 1.5 · Challenging | 4.4 · Poor | Lagos |
| May | 1.8 · Challenging | 4.5 · Poor | Lagos |
| June | 2.9 · Challenging | 5.6 · Fair | Lagos |
| July | 4.1 · Poor | 7.3 · Good | Lagos |
| August | 5.0 · Fair | 7.4 · Good | Lagos |
| September | 4.4 · Poor | 6.2 · Fair | Lagos |
| October | 5.4 · Fair | 5.5 · Fair | Lagos |
| November | 5.4 · Fair | 4.9 · Poor | Bamako |
| December | 6.0 · Fair | 6.5 · Fair | Lagos |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Bamako or Lagos?
Lagos has the better travel weather in 11 of 12 months, versus 1 for Bamako — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Bamako?
The best months to visit Bamako are December–January, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Lagos?
The best months to visit Lagos are January & July–August, based on six years of climate data.
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