Tomorrow in Bamako looks
thundery outbreaks in nearby, with a high of 92°
and an overnight low of 73°.
There is a 66% chance of rain - plan accordingly.
Winds top out near 11 mph,
and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Bamako has a tropical wet-and-dry climate.
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 103°,
and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 65°.
August brings the most rain, on about 23 days,
while February is the sunniest, with 10.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 88 days.
August, at 8.7 inches (220 mm) over about 23 days. December is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Does it snow in Bamako?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Bamako shows no regular measurable snowfall.
How cold does Bamako get in winter?
January nights average 65°F (18°C). Cold never really arrives.
When should I visit Bamako?
The best time to visit Bamako is generally January to March and May, when the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 94°F (34°C), with rain on about 6 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
How does Bamako compare to other cities?
Its 83°F (28°C) annual average is warmer than 99% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.
How hot does Bamako get in summer?
April averages 103°F (39°C). That is serious heat, and the decade record for this location is 109°F (43°C).
What is the coldest month in Bamako?
January, with highs of 91°F (33°C) and lows near 65°F (18°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 57°F (14°C).
When is Bamako at its hottest?
April, averaging 103°F (39°C) by day and 80°F (27°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 109°F (43°C).