Bamako in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +102°F and roughly 12 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 4 rainy days with an average precipitation of 7 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the hottest month of the year in Bamako;
Average weather
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+102°F
Avg. max. temperature
+68°F
Min.
+109°F
Max.
7 mm
Total precipitation
35%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bamako has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Bamako in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bamako for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +104°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +108°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +104°F to +104°F.
Is Bamako warm or cold in April?
Bamako is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +100°F to +102°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +81°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
April is the hottest month in Bamako, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Bamako in April
Bamako weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+100°F
+102°F
+100°F
Min. temperature
+57°F
+68°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+108°F
+109°F
+109°F
Rainfall
2 mm
7 mm
30 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
26%
35%
51%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
19
12
5
Cloudy days
10
11
9
Rainy days
1
4
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +100°F to +102°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 2 mm to 7 mm.Humidity rises from 26% to 35%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 19 sunny days in March to 12 in April.
Wind speed in Bamako in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Bamako is gradually increasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Bamako based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Bamako is amazing in April with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Bamako wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 255 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Bamako?
This is the weather in Bamako in April 2023:
1 April
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+104°F
2 April
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+102°F
3 April
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+104°F
4 April
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+104°F
5 April
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+103°F
6 April
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+104°F
7 April
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+103°F
8 April
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+98°F
9 April
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+97°F
10 April
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+94°F
11 April
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+100°F
12 April
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+101°F
13 April
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+104°F
14 April
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+106°F
15 April
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+106°F
16 April
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+106°F
17 April
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+105°F
18 April
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+105°F
19 April
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+105°F
20 April
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+105°F
21 April
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+104°F
22 April
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+106°F
23 April
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+105°F
24 April
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+105°F
25 April
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+107°F
26 April
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+105°F
27 April
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+106°F
28 April
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+107°F
29 April
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+106°F
30 April
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+104°F
In April 2023 Bamako had 28 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +104°F, with an absolute maximum of +108°F and a minimum of +95°F. The average humidity was 33%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 12%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Bamako climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Bamako in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+91°F) and the highest in 2023 (+96°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 619 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 1100 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bamako in April:
Is April a good time to visit Bamako?
It’s always a good time to visit Bamako, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Bamako in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Bamako. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Bamako rainy in April?
Bamako is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Bamako in April?
The amount of sunny days in Bamako during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bamako, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.