MaliThe climate of Bamako
The current climate in Bamako features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 29°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bamako, Mali.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Bamako receives 723 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Bamako?
The best time to visit Bamako for mild to warm weather is December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Bamako.
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Climate Table of Bamako
The climate table of Bamako shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Bamako, Mali. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Bamako
Yearly Temperature in Bamako
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bamako, Mali. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bamako
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bamako
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Bamako
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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.