Bamako Weather in August

What's the weather like in Bamako (Bamako) in August 2024?

The climate in Bamako during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Bamako and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Bamako weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.9°C 87.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Average temperature 26.3°C 79.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 276 mm 10.9 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 25.3°C 77.5°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Bamako with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Bamako

Bamako average temperature in August

August rainfall

Bamako average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Bamako average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bamako in August 2024.

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Bamako weather stats

Bamako weather statistics
Hottest month: April 38.6°C 101.5°F
Driest month: February 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: November 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 32.4°C 90.3°F
Wettest month: August 276mm 10.9ins
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