Bamako Weather in May

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

The climate in Bamako during May can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Bamako and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

Bamako weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 38°C 100.3°F
Nightly temperature 25.5°C 77.8°F
Average temperature 31.7°C 89.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 26.4°C 79.6°F
Humidity 51%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bamako with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Bamako

Bamako average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bamako average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bamako average rain in May

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 May 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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