Bamako weather in August
August in Bamako: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Bamako · #524 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bamako climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 267 mm / 10.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bamako in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Bamako?
- August in Bamako: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Bamako on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Bamako in August?
- In August, Bamako averages a daily high of 29°C and a low of 22.8°C, with about 266.5 mm of rain over roughly 24.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bamako in August?
- Bamako has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in August.