Monthly climate guide

Bamako weather in March

Expect very hot weather in Bamako in March: afternoons reach about 39°C (102°F), while nights drop to around 22°C (72°F). Around 12 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and about the same as April.

What stands out in March

Only one month is warmer in Bamako than March.
Rain is well below Bamako's usual level (around 88% less).
Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 17°C apart.
It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Bamako.

Avg high

39°C

102°F

Avg low

22°C

72°F

Rainfall

12 mm

very dry

Humidity

19%

relative

Sky

41%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

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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 March

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 March a good time to visit Bamako?

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

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Bamako in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Bamako?

It can be, if you like heat: March highs in Bamako are around 39°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Bamako in March?

Average highs are about 39°C (102°F) and average lows about 22°C (72°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bamako in March?

Bamako typically gets around 12 mm of rain in March — 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.