Best time to visit Bamako

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When is the best time to visit Bamako?

The best time to visit Bamako is January, August, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Bamako33
    Jan
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Bamako36
    Feb
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Bamako38
    Mar
  • 39°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Bamako39
    Apr
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Bamako38
    May
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Bamako35
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Bamako32
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Bamako31
    Aug
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Bamako32
    Sep
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Bamako34
    Oct
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Bamako33
    Nov
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Bamako33
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Bamako?

The hottest time of year in Bamako is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 38°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Bamako?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Bamako with 276mm on average. There are normally 17 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Bamako?

The sunniest time of year in Bamako is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Mali (Bamako) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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