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 high29°C / 84°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Rainfall267 mm / 10.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days25 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind15 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.

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