What is the weather like in Bamako vs Dakar in August?

In August, Bamako averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 275 mm of rain; Dakar averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 149 mm.

Bamako vs Dakar in August

Dakar is the better pick in August — 58 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dakar is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Bamako is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Bamako vs Dakar — August climate, side by side

	🇲🇱 Bamako	🇸🇳 Dakar
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	58/100 (D)
Feels-like high	36°C	35°C
Avg high / low	31° / 23°	30° / 26°
Rainfall	275 mm	149 mm
Rainy days	25	13
Humidity	85%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	34	54

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Bamako 🇲🇱 Malisweltering, soaked, clean air · best January51
Dakar 🇸🇳 Senegalsweltering, rainy, muggy air · best February58

Bamako vs Dakar in August — FAQ

Is August better in Bamako or Dakar?: Dakar is the better pick in August — 58 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Dakar is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Bamako is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Bamako vs Dakar in August?: In August, Bamako averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 275 mm of rain; Dakar averages 30°C high / 26°C low with about 149 mm.