Bamako
Mali
Local time13:48
Sunrise06:25
Sunset18:05
Elevation350 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Bamako?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
40°
April
Coldest month
17°
December
Wettest month
264mm
August
Rain per year
948mm
Rainy days per year
67
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8 °C | 17.4 °C | 2 mm | 0.2 | 11.5 h |
| February | 35.9 °C | 20.3 °C | 1 mm | 0.1 | 11.7 h |
| March | 38.5 °C | 23.1 °C | 4 mm | 0.4 | 12.1 h |
| April | 39.7 °C | 25.3 °C | 18 mm | 2.2 | 12.4 h |
| May | 38.1 °C | 25.4 °C | 71 mm | 5.8 | 12.7 h |
| June | 35.0 °C | 23.5 °C | 130 mm | 9.6 | 12.9 h |
| July | 31.8 °C | 22.2 °C | 227 mm | 14.1 | 12.8 h |
| August | 30.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 264 mm | 16.3 | 12.5 h |
| September | 32.1 °C | 21.7 °C | 176 mm | 12.5 | 12.2 h |
| October | 34.7 °C | 21.3 °C | 53 mm | 5.4 | 11.9 h |
| November | 35.6 °C | 18.1 °C | 2 mm | 0.3 | 11.5 h |
| December | 33.5 °C | 17.0 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 11.4 h |
Plan your trip to Bamako
Tours in Bamako
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Bamako
Day33 °C
Night17 °C
Rain2 mm
January in Bamako: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night20 °C
Rain1 mm
February in Bamako: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day39 °C
Night23 °C
Rain4 mm
March in Bamako: hot, with highs of 39 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day40 °C
Night25 °C
Rain18 mm
April in Bamako: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day38 °C
Night25 °C
Rain71 mm
May in Bamako: hot, with highs of 38 °C and lows of 25 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night24 °C
Rain130 mm
June in Bamako: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 130 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night22 °C
Rain227 mm
July in Bamako: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 227 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night22 °C
Rain264 mm
August in Bamako: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 264 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night22 °C
Rain176 mm
September in Bamako: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 22 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 176 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night21 °C
Rain53 mm
October in Bamako: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day36 °C
Night18 °C
Rain2 mm
November in Bamako: hot, with highs of 36 °C and lows of 18 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day34 °C
Night17 °C
Rain0 mm
December in Bamako: hot, with highs of 34 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 17 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Near Bamako
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Straight-line distance and temperature in November.
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New York City
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November: 12° / 6°
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November: 18° / 10°
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Paris
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November: 11° / 6°
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London
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November: 12° / 6°
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Los Angeles
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November: 21° / 12°
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Berlin
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November: 8° / 3°
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Amsterdam
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November: 10° / 5°
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Istanbul
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November: 15° / 9°
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Chicago
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November: 10° / 2°
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Madrid
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November: 14° / 6°
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Sydney
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November: 25° / 17°
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Mexico City
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November: 22° / 10°