Bamako weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Bamako, Mali. Like most weather services, we show Bamako at one spot: Bamako, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Oct–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 86%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–FebOff season Apr–Aug
About Bamako weather
Is it raining in Bamako right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bamako this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 33–37° and lows of 23–25°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Bamako lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bamako?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Bamako weather by month
When is the best time to visit Bamako?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Bamako is Oct–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 29°C (84°F) in August to 40°C (104°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Bamako?
August is the wettest month, with about 296 mm (11.7 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Bamako?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 40°C (104°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Bamako have a rainy season?
Yes. Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Bamako weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bamako), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Bamako
Weather can differ a lot within Bamako: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | Oct–Feb | Jul–Sep | 29–40°C | 1,017 mm |
| Kalaban-Koro | Nov–Feb | Jul–Sep | 29–40°C | 1,017 mm |
| Kabala | Nov–Feb | Jul–Sep | 29–40°C | 1,017 mm |