Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Bamako with an average temperature of 39°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 36°C to a high of 41°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Bamako in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Bamako with hot temperatures, averaging around 41°C during the day and nights close to 28°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 39°C, with nights close to 27°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Bamako will be around 39°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Bamako. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Bamako in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
39°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
41°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
36°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
89 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Bamako?
May isn’t a good time to be in Bamako. The average temperature of 39°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Bamako in May
With 46°C, Bamako hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 33°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Bamako
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Bamako, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Bamako
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Bamako, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Bamako.
Daily UV Index in May in Bamako
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Bamako, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Bamako Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Bamako, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Bamako Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Bamako, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Bamako
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Bamako. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
