Temperature
Warm by day, warm at night.
84°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Bamako
Mali · Africa
Bamako is most comfortable in winter. Summers are hot and winters are mild. The wettest months are roughly June to September. Humidity is noticeable much of the year.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
64°F to 102°F
Rain
8 days/mo
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Humid year-round
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.8 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
86%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 91° and nights feel near 80°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
21%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 84°F
Rain36%
Cloud82%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain55%
Cloud80%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 90°F
Rain54%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain33%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology