Climate normals · 1970–2000
Bamako Climate
Bamako is a city in Mali (01) with a population of about 4,227,569. Its average annual temperature is 28°C (82°F), with roughly 887 mm of rain per year.
28°C
Avg Temp
887
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Bamako Climate
Bamako has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F) and receives about 887 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
28°C
Avg Temp
887
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 1 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 1 mm |
| March | 31° / 87° | 3 mm |
| April | 32° / 89° | 20 mm |
| May | 32° / 89° | 51 mm |
| June | 29° / 85° | 117 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 210 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 264 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 161 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 56 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 3 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bamako
The most comfortable months to visit Bamako are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near 15°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Bamako are typically December, January and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Bamako, Mali has an average annual temperature of 28°C and about 887 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is January.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Bamako average about 40°C (103°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.