Weather in Bamako, Mali 🇲🇱
Live weather in Bamako, currently 33°C with thundery outbreaks in nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Bamako is in Mali — see weather across all major cities in Mali, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
32.6°C
feels like 33.4°C
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Current Weather in Bamako, Mali Updated at 3:45 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 41% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 3.6 kph (10°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1009.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 9.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 83% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 4.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:21 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:39 PM |
What is the weather like in Bamako right now?
Bamako is heating up to 33°C this hour, stormy skies overhead. Thunderstorms are rumbling over Bamako — best to head indoors. What you see is what you get — it feels like the stated temperature.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 12. A moderate UV of 4 — take some care in the midday sun. The sun rose at 06:21 AM and sets at 06:39 PM, for 12h 18m of daylight.
Expect rain — a 79% chance, and as much as 28 mm. Dry for now, but showers look likely from about 7pm. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 2°C above the typical September high of 31°C.
It's an unsettled week ahead, with the wettest day looking like Sunday. Notably, today's high is closing in on Bamako's record for the date of 35°C.
Drink water and pace yourself — Bamako is genuinely hot right now.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Bamako, Mali 🇲🇱
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Bamako, Mali 🇲🇱 Today
Air Quality Index in Bamako, Mali 🇲🇱 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 154.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 86.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.6 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.9 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 12.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 45.3 µg/m³ |
About Bamako
Bamako stretches along the banks of the Niger River in southwestern Mali, a city where the rhythms of traditional West African life pulse through sprawling markets, the honeycombed mud minaret of the Grand Mosque, and the echoing melodies of local music. The city’s vibe is at once chaotic and warm—bustling street vendors, colorful fabrics, and the scent of grilled fish merging with the dust of unpaved roads. As the capital of more than four million people, Bamako sits in the Sahel, a semi-arid belt that shifts between dry savanna and the river’s lifeline, giving travelers a window into both urban Mali and the vast landscapes beyond.
The climate here is classified as tropical savanna (Aw), marked by a stark contrast between wet and dry seasons. From May to October, the monsoon arrives, bringing heavy downpours, soaring humidity, and temperatures that hover around 30–35°C; this is the green season when the landscape revives. Winter, from November to February, offers a welcome reprieve—dry, sun-drenched days around 25–30°C and cooler nights that can dip to 15°C. Rainfall peaks in August, while the Harmattan wind from the Sahara sweeps in during the dry months, coating everything in a fine dust haze. Packing requires lightweight, breathable fabrics, a sturdy rain jacket and waterproof shoes for summer, and a light layer for the cool winter evenings.
The best time to visit Bamako for pleasant weather is November through February, when the air is dry, temperatures are moderate, and skies are clear. The Harmattan can occasionally reduce visibility but adds a soft, golden light to the city. Travelers should note that the pre-rain months of April and May can be intensely hot, with temperatures exceeding 40°C. While Bamako lies outside the hurricane belt, localized flooding is a concern during the peak of the wet season, and the dusty haze of the Harmattan is the most distinctive weather phenomenon, shaping daily life from December to February.
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