Weather in Bamako - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Bamako, Mali: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Bamako
today🌧️ 32°💧 2.8 mm
Sun🌧️ 30°💧 6.6 mm
Mon🌧️ 29°💧 18.3 mm
Tue🌧️ 27°💧 5 mm
Wed🌧️ 30°💧 2.1 mm
Thu🌧️ 32°💧 0.3 mm
Fri🌧️ 32°💧 42.6 mm
Sat🌧️ 27°💧 3.7 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Bamako, the forecast high is 32°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 28°C to 31°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 95% of similar days.

32°Cexceptionally warm
usually 28°C–31°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
30°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
29°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally strong
27°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual
30°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
32°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
warmer than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: lighter than usual
32°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
warmer than 87% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°30°40° 1981: 27°C1982: 30°C1983: 30°C1984: 28°C1985: 28°C1986: 28°C1987: 30°C1988: 28°C1989: 28°C1990: 30°C1991: 29°C1992: 28°C1993: 30°C1994: 30°C1995: 29°C1996: 30°C1997: 30°C1998: 28°C1999: 29°C2000: 30°C2001: 31°C2002: 30°C2003: 31°C2004: 33°C2005: 31°C2006: 30°C2007: 29°C2008: 29°C2009: 29°C2010: 27°C2011: 30°C2012: 29°C2013: 29°C2014: 29°C2015: 29°C2016: 30°C2017: 32°C2018: 27°C2019: 30°C2020: 28°C2021: 30°C2022: 30°C2023: 35°C2024: 28°C2025: 35°C 2026 forecast: 30°C current forecast 30°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 2010 (27°C) and the warmest was 2023 (35°C). The current forecast averages 30°C - higher than in 82% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Bamako

Bamako - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Bamako 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
29°
around 25° at night · days with rain: 13
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
32°
around 22° at night · rain chance 42%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
34°
around 22° at night · rain chance 20%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Bamako: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 29° by day and 25° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 32° in September, and about 34° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Bamako

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️32°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:40 · night 26° · evening 31° · rain 2.79 mm · humidity 53% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 9%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:40 · night 25° · evening 30° · rain 6.57 mm · humidity 57% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 95%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️29°heavy rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:39 · night 27° · evening 29° · rain 18.34 mm · humidity 59% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:38 · night 23° · evening 26° · rain 5.01 mm · humidity 71% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:37 · night 25° · evening 29° · rain 2.12 mm · humidity 62% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 80%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:37 · night 28° · evening 31° · rain 0.31 mm · humidity 55% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 22%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️32°heavy rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:36 · night 21° · evening 23° · rain 42.57 mm · humidity 56% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 68%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:35 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 3.71 mm · humidity 71% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 82%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:35 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 1.63 mm · humidity 65% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 24%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:34 · night 25° · evening 28° · rain 9.62 mm · humidity 68% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:33 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 2.27 mm · humidity 61% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 61%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:33 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 12.11 mm · humidity 83% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:32 · night 25° · evening 29° · rain 2.72 mm · humidity 62% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 72%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:31 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 21.93 mm · humidity 81% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:30 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 0.27 mm · humidity 62% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 25%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:30 · night 28° · evening 28° · rain 0.71 mm · humidity 63% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 33%

UV index in Bamako - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTBamako03681111+8.3UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 25 min8Sat5.096Sun6.098Mon7.098Tue8.098Wed9.098Thu10.095Fri11.096Sat12.098Sun13.098Mon14.094Tue15.098Wed16.098Thu17.092Fri18.098Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Bamako is 8 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Air quality and smog in Bamako

Air quality in Bamako is currently good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 13.7 µg/m³, PM10: 35 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Bamako13.735good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 01:00).

Bamako weather through the year

Bamako - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, June, July, August.

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FAQ - Bamako weather

What is the weather like in Bamako today?
Today it is about 32° during the day and 26° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Bamako?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.