Monthly climate guide

Bamako weather in April

With highs near 40°C (104°F) and lows around 25°C (78°F), April feels very hot in Bamako. Rainfall averages about 31 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as March and 2°C warmer than May.

What stands out in April

April sits in Bamako's drier season — usually a comfortable time to visit.
It's one of the drier months, with about 69% less rain than Bamako's average.
Even after dark it stays around 25°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 15°C, so pack a layer.

April is typically Bamako's warmest month.

Avg high

40°C

104°F

Avg low

25°C

78°F

Rainfall

31 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

30%

relative

Sky

56%

cloud · often cloudy

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Bamako weather by month

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Average monthly climate in Bamako
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 60°F	1 mm	24%	30%
February	36°C / 97°F	18°C / 65°F	0 mm	19%	26%
March	39°C / 102°F	22°C / 72°F	12 mm	19%	41%
April	40°C / 104°F	25°C / 78°F	31 mm	30%	56%
May	38°C / 101°F	26°C / 78°F	75 mm	50%	68%
June	34°C / 94°F	24°C / 75°F	169 mm	66%	61%
July	30°C / 87°F	23°C / 73°F	263 mm	80%	66%
August	29°C / 83°F	22°C / 72°F	353 mm	86%	71%
September	30°C / 85°F	22°C / 72°F	210 mm	83%	61%
October	33°C / 91°F	22°C / 71°F	70 mm	71%	48%
November	34°C / 94°F	20°C / 67°F	4 mm	45%	32%
December	33°C / 91°F	16°C / 61°F	0 mm	31%	25%

What to pack for April

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons

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Is April a good time to visit Bamako?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Bamako in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Bamako?

It can be, if you like heat: April highs in Bamako are around 40°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Bamako in April?

Average highs are about 40°C (104°F) and average lows about 25°C (78°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bamako in April?

Bamako typically gets around 31 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bamako (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.