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Bamako

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Bamako month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bamako are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 33–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and August the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January33.018.6110.6
February35.521.0010.8
March38.124.7110.6
April39.226.8310.6
May37.926.93210.4
June34.625.27910.2
July30.323.31939.2
August28.922.72128.2
September30.122.81399.3
October33.123.24710.4
November34.721.6110.7
December33.319.5110.7

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01 · Overview

Bamako, in brief

Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali with a 2022 population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the country, and the city is surrounded on all sides by the Koulikoro Region.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bamako

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Bamako located and what are its coordinates?

Bamako is situated in Mali at geographic coordinates 12.6091, -7.9752 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bamako?

Bamako has a recorded population of approximately 4,227,569 and observes the Africa/Bamako time zone (XOF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bamako?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bamako include fr-ML, bm, and the circulating currency is XOF.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bamako?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Bamako, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.