Best Time to Visit Bamako, Bamako, Mali
Bamako is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Bamako for sunny, dry weather is November–April — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 31.9°C / 89.4°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (December) to 265 mm / 10.4 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bamako, Bamako, Mali's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Bamako's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bamako?
The best time to visit Bamako for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 31.9°C / 89.4°F, and the driest is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Bamako's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Bamako?
The rainy season at Bamako, Bamako runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 50 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is August (265 mm / 10.4 in).
What is the driest month in Bamako?
The driest month in Bamako is December, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Bamako?
The least comfortable months for travel to Bamako — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 265 mm / 10.4 in in August, and the coldest month averages 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
Is Bamako climate different from Mali overall?
Yes, usually. Our Bamako figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mali figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Bamako specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.