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Bamako weather forecast — today & tomorrow

33°

Clear sky

High: 33° · Low: 22° · Feels like 33°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 31 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 33°
15:00 · 32°
16:00 · 32°
17:00 · 31°
18:00 · 29°
19:00 · 28°
20:00 · 27°
21:00 · 26°
22:00 · 26°
23:00 · 25°
00:00 · 24°
01:00 · 24°
02:00 · 24°
03:00 · 24°
04:00 · 24°
05:00 · 24°
06:00 · 24°
07:00 · 24°
08:00 · 25°
09:00 · 27°
10:00 · 29°
11:00 · 31°
12:00 · 31°
13:00 · 32°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    34° / 26°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 4%
    Wind
    12 km/h N
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    6:25 / 18:05

Details

Air quality
42 Moderate
PM2.5 18 · PM10 40

Bamako's Climate

Bamako sits on the banks of the Niger River in south-western Mali, deep in inland West Africa, with a hot tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) all year round. The year splits into two clear seasons: a long dry season from November to May with clear skies, low humidity and the dust-laden harmattan wind blowing off the Sahara, and a wet season from June to September when the West African monsoon delivers showers and short thunderstorms. The hottest stretch is March to May before the rains, when daytime highs often reach 36–41°C and occasionally top 42°C; the rest of the year is milder but still warm.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bamako?

November to February is most comfortable: dry, cooler at night and with little rain, ideal for sightseeing and getting around.

What are the hottest months in Bamako?

March to May are hottest, just before the rains arrive, with daytime highs usually 36–41°C and sometimes above 42°C.

What is the harmattan in Bamako and when does it occur?

The harmattan is a dry, dust-carrying wind from the Sahara that blows during the dry season, roughly December to February, leaving the air parched and hazy with reduced visibility.

Does Bamako have a rainy season?

Yes, the wet season runs June to September driven by the West African monsoon, with concentrated showers and thunderstorms, and August is typically the wettest month.

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