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.
Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.5°F |
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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.
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 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | April | 38.6°C 101.5°F |
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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 |