Best time to visit Bamako: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Bamako are Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec.
Best months
Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec
Peak season
Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Nov and Dec
Off season
Apr, May and Jun
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
BestTemp: 19.1°C – 33.6°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Feb
BestTemp: 21.2°C – 35.9°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Mar
Temp: 25.4°C – 38.8°C
Rain: 2mm
Sunshine: 10.5h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Apr
Temp: 26.9°C – 39.6°C
Rain: 2mm
Sunshine: 10.4h/day
Visit score: 5/10
May
Temp: 26.5°C – 37.8°C
Rain: 53mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Jun
Temp: 25.1°C – 34.7°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Jul
Temp: 23.1°C – 30.6°C
Rain: 221mm
Sunshine: 9.1h/day
Visit score: 5.8/10
Aug
Temp: 22.7°C – 29.4°C
Rain: 211mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 5.7/10
Sep
Temp: 22.6°C – 30.3°C
Rain: 144mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
Temp: 23.3°C – 33.6°C
Rain: 50mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Nov
BestTemp: 21.7°C – 35°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Dec
BestTemp: 19.4°C – 33°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 10.6h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
When to go, and when not to
January, February, November, and December are the best months to visit Bamako, with daytime highs in the low-to-mid 30s Celsius, overnight lows in the high teens to low 20s Celsius, essentially no rain, and more than 10 hours of sunshine a day. These months offer the most comfortable combination of heat, dryness, and daylight compared to the rest of the year.
The trade-off is that these same months fall within the peak season, alongside July and August, so travelers may find higher demand during this period. The hottest months are March and April, when highs climb toward 39 degrees Celsius, while July and August bring the heaviest rainfall of the year, at 221mm and 211mm respectively, along with reduced sunshine hours.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.