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.

Best time to visit Bamako

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Feb
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Mar
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Jun
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Aug
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

33
Jan
36
Feb
38
Mar
39
Apr
38
May
35
Jun
32
Jul
31
Aug
32
Sep
34
Oct
33
Nov
33
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
8
May
8
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

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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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