Bamako Weather History
Mali · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Bamako sits 1408km from the equator, 349m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 43.2°C, set 1998-04-18, its record low 10.1°C, set 2009-01-21.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bamako
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Bamako?
The highest temperature in this record for Bamako is 43.2°C, measured on 1998-04-18. That is a recorded daily value from Bamako's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Bamako?
The lowest temperature in this record for Bamako is 10.1°C, measured on 2009-01-21. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Bamako get a year?
Bamako averages 815mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 105 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Bamako?
On 1997-08-19, 108.1mm fell on Bamako, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 13% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Bamako get a year?
Bamako averages 3872 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Bamako?
Across the summer months Bamako averages a daytime high near 31.2°C, while winter nights average 18.6°C. The seasons here are set from Bamako's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Bamako?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Bamako is 30 km/h, on 2022-04-15. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
