What’s the climate like in Bamako?
The current climate of Bamako features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 40°C during the day to lows of 29°C. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bamako in recent years was 46°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Bamako receives 723 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Bamako?
The best time to visit Bamako for pleasant to warm weather is December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bamako.
Climate Table of Bamako
The climate table of Bamako shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 34 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 0,3 | 13 | 1,0 | 32 | 89 | 121 | 214 | 71 | 130 | 48 | 3,1 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 36°C
- Highest temperature: 40°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 29°C in January
- Precipitation: 723 mm per year, averaging 60 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,1 mm in December, 0,3 mm in January and 1,0 mm in March
- Wettest months: 214 mm in July, 130 mm in September and 121 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in Bamako
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bamako, Mali. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bamako
This graph shows how much precipitation Bamako, Mali, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bamako
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bamako, Mali. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bamako
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bamako, Mali. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bamako
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bamako, Mali, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bamako by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bamako. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
