Bamako weather in January
January in Bamako: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Bamako · #56 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bamako climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 33°C / 92°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 21% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 89 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Bamako?
Loading map…
Bamako in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Bamako?
- January in Bamako: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Bamako on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Bamako in January?
- In January, Bamako averages a daily high of 33.3°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bamako in January?
- Bamako has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 89 in January.