Bamako weather in May
May in Bamako: sweltering, dry — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Bamako · #584 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Bamako climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 39°C / 101°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 41°C / 106°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 66 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Bamako in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Bamako?
- May in Bamako: sweltering, dry — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bamako on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Bamako in May?
- In May, Bamako averages a daily high of 38.5°C and a low of 26.8°C, with about 18.8 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bamako in May?
- Bamako has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 66 in May.