Best Time to Visit Bamako
The best months to visit Bamako are Jan, Nov, Dec. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Jan, Nov, Dec
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Bamako. Expect highs of 34°C to 35°C to 33°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
April
40°C high
Coldest Month
January
19°C low
Driest Month
January
0 rain days
Wettest Month
August
25 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 34°C / Low: 19°C
February
High: 36°C / Low: 21°C
March
High: 39°C / Low: 25°C
0 rain days
April
High: 40°C / Low: 27°C
1 rain days
May
High: 38°C / Low: 26°C
7 rain days
June
High: 35°C / Low: 25°C
14 rain days
July
High: 31°C / Low: 23°C
21 rain days
August
High: 29°C / Low: 23°C
25 rain days
September
High: 30°C / Low: 23°C
23 rain days
October
High: 34°C / Low: 23°C
7 rain days
November
High: 35°C / Low: 22°C
December
High: 33°C / Low: 19°C
1 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Bamako
Peak Season
January, November, December
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
February, October
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
March, April, May, June, July, August, September
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January★ | 34°C | 19°C | 0 | Peak Season |
February | 36°C | 21°C | 0 | Shoulder Season |
March | 39°C | 25°C | 0 | Off Season |
April | 40°C | 27°C | 1 | Off Season |
May | 38°C | 26°C | 7 | Off Season |
June | 35°C | 25°C | 14 | Off Season |
July | 31°C | 23°C | 21 | Off Season |
August | 29°C | 23°C | 25 | Off Season |
September | 30°C | 23°C | 23 | Off Season |
October | 34°C | 23°C | 7 | Shoulder Season |
November★ | 35°C | 22°C | 0 | Peak Season |
December★ | 33°C | 19°C | 1 | Peak Season |
Season Timeline
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Bamako Food Tour: Street Food & Local Favourites
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Best of Bamako: Skip-the-Line Top Attractions
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Day Trip from Bamako: Scenic Excursion
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Bamako Cultural Experience: History & Traditions
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Badalabougou
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A relatively modern and administrative hub with a mix of residential and commercial spaces.
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