Climate of Bamako, Mali
Area-weighted average across Bamako. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Bamako, a subdivision of Mali, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in April, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 264 mm / 10.4 in depending on the season (889 mm / 35 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6°C76.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 30.6°C87.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.7°C89.1°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.5°C88.7°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| June | 29°C84.2°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.8°C80.2°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.7°C80.1°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.7°C81.9°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 24.7°C76.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bamako?
The best months to visit Bamako, Mali for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, November, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and the driest is December with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Bamako?
Bamako, Mali has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 889 mm / 35 in, with the wettest month being August (264 mm / 10.4 in) and the driest December (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Bamako?
The hottest month in Bamako is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.7°C / 89.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Bamako?
The coldest month in Bamako is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When does it rain most in Bamako?
The wettest month in Bamako is August, averaging about 264 mm / 10.4 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 0 mm / 0 in.