The climate in Bamako during October can be summarized as very hot and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bamako and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 34.6°C 94.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.7°C 71°F |
Average temperature | 28.1°C 82.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 60 mm 2.3 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 26.1°C 79°F |
Humidity | 65% |
Windspeed | 6.5kph 4 mph |
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bamako with around 60mm 2.3 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 8.7 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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
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 |