Bamako Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Bamako Essentials

Bamako serves as Mali's cultural heart on the banks of the Niger River. This selection features the city's architectural landmarks, from the traditional Sudano-Sahelian style of the Grande Mosquée to the 80-meter-high BCEAO Tower. Cultural heritage is represented by Malick Sidibé’s iconic photography studio and the Blonba theater, while the Marché de Bagadadji and local bistros offer a look into daily life and regional flavors. The list also includes the Stade du 26 Mars, the nation's largest sports venue.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

34° (feels like 29°) · extremes 13°–37°
17° at night
0 rainy days
25 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor

37° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–40°
19° at night
0 rainy days
23 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor

39° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–42°
23° at night
1 rainy day
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor

41° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–43°
26° at night
5 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

39° (feels like 40°) · extremes 24°–43°
26° at night
13 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

36° (feels like 38°) · extremes 23°–41°
25° at night
22 rainy days
15 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–36°
23° at night
28 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 21°–34°
23° at night
29 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

31° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–36°
23° at night
27 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

34° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–39°
23° at night
14 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor

36° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–39°
20° at night
1 rainy day
24 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Good

34° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–37°
17° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

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Typical weather in July

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