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Best time to go to Bamako

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Bamako.
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When is the best time to visit Bamako?

In general the best time to visit Bamako is probably January, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +102°F in April and it has 12 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Bamako in different months

This is the average weather in Bamako for each month based on historic data:

In January, December the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +64°F to +90°F.

February, March, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +100°F during March.

In April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 83 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 255 mm in August.

Climate in Bamako

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bamako for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+102°F+106°F+108°F+109°F+109°F+108°F+97°F+95°F+97°F+102°F+100°F+100°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+90°F+95°F+100°F+102°F+100°F+93°F+88°F+86°F+88°F+91°F+95°F+90°F
Minimum Temperature
+52°F+57°F+57°F+68°F+70°F+70°F+70°F+70°F+70°F+63°F+57°F+52°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
302526355169818584724334
Rain, mm
102730982052551685220
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
222222211122
Sunny Days
212019125200151619
Cloud Days
9810119321161212
Rainy Days
10149151615141010
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bamako during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bamako is April with average maximum temperature going up to +102°F. The coldest month is August with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bamako looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bamako is August with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 25%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bamako during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 20 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 15 rainy days and 255 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bamako:

What is the hottest month in Bamako?

The hottest month in Bamako is April with average maximum temperature of +102°F.

What is the coldest month in Bamako?

The coldest month in Bamako is August with minimum temperatures of +73°F.

Is Bamako worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Bamako usually has great weather. The best month is probably April with +102°F and 12 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Bamako?

if you're looking to visit Bamako when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 0 mm of rain.

Monthly weather in Bamako

Source of the data

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.