Bamako, Mali Weather
Bamako hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 67°F (19°C) is about 17°F (9°C) below the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Bamako weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Bamako looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 67° and an overnight low of 66°. Precipitation chance is modest at 29%. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 11 (extreme).
Bamako 14-day forecast
About the weather in Bamako
Bamako has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 91°F (33°C) in January to around 103°F (39°C) in April, and the city records roughly 88 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Bamako weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 103°F (39°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Record high: 109°F (43°C) · Record low: 57°F (14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: February (10.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 103°F (39°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 91°F (33°C) and lows around 65°F (18°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 109°F (43°C) and dropped as low as 57°F (14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.7 inches (220 mm) of rain over 23 days, while December is the driest. February brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Bamako turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 101°F (38°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Bamako brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Bamako is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 72°F (22°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Bamako is intensely hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Bamako by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 65° | 0 | 0.1 in | 10.7 h/day | 20% |
| February | 96° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 16% |
| March | 100° | 76° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 20% |
| April | 103° | 80° | 1 | 0.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 28% |
| May | 100° | 80° | 5 | 1.2 in | 10.6 h/day | 46% |
| June | 95° | 78° | 11 | 3.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 64% |
| July | 87° | 74° | 20 | 7.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 80% |
| August | 84° | 73° | 23 | 8.7 in | 8.2 h/day | 84% |
| September | 86° | 73° | 18 | 5.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 83% |
| October | 91° | 74° | 8 | 2.0 in | 10.4 h/day | 70% |
| November | 94° | 70° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 37% |
| December | 92° | 67° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 24% |