Monthly climate guide

Bamako weather in January

With highs near 33°C (91°F) and lows around 16°C (60°F), January feels very hot in Bamako. Rainfall averages about 1 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 17°C.
The air is fairly dry (about 24% humidity), so warm days feel comfortable.
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Bamako.
Rain is well below Bamako's usual level (around 99% less).

Avg high

33°C

91°F

Avg low

16°C

60°F

Rainfall

1 mm

very dry

Humidity

24%

relative

Sky

30%

cloud · mostly sunny

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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 January

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
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Bamako?

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Bamako in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Bamako?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Bamako, with highs around 33°C and about 1 mm of rain.

How warm is Bamako in January?

Average highs are about 33°C (91°F) and average lows about 16°C (60°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bamako in January?

Bamako typically gets around 1 mm of rain in January — very 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.