Climate of Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Point-value climate at Bamako (Bamako, Mali). Population approximately 1,494,000.
Located in Bamako, Mali, Bamako has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,494,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 31.9°C / 89.4°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (December) to 265 mm / 10.4 in (August) — about 890 mm / 35 in across the year. As the national capital of Mali, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bamako's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.8°C87.4°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.9°C89.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.7°C89.1°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 29.1°C84.4°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 27°C80.6°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.3°C79.3°F | 265 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bamako?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. Bamako's warmest month is April at an average of 31.9°C / 89.4°F, and its driest month is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Bamako?
Bamako, in Bamako, Mali, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 31.9°C / 89.4°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 890 mm / 35 in, with the wettest month being August (265 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest December (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Bamako in April?
The average temperature in Bamako in April is 31.9°C / 89.4°F, with rainfall of about 19 mm / 0.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Bamako?
The driest month in Bamako is December, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Bamako?
The wettest month in Bamako is August, with approximately 265 mm / 10.4 in of average monthly rainfall.