Bamako weather in December

December in Bamako: hot, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Bamako · #85 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bamako climate normals — December

Daytime high34°C / 93°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low19°C / 67°F
Feels like (high)32°C / 90°F
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity28%🌵 dry
Dew point4°C / 40°F
Sunshine10.5 h/day
Daylight11.4 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)109😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Bamako in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Bamako?
December in Bamako: hot, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Bamako on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Bamako in December?
In December, Bamako averages a daily high of 33.8°C and a low of 19.4°C, with about 0.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bamako in December?
Bamako has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 109 in December.

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