Bamako weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Bamako: highs of 39°C (101°F) and about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 65% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 35°C (94°F) and 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Bamako?
least pleasant month Weather score 47/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Bamako. For better conditions, consider Oct–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in Bamako in May?
Some rain is normal: about 61 mm (2.4 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Bamako in May?
Days average 39°C (101°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
Bamako weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 1 mm | 34% | best |
| February | 36°C (97°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 1 mm | 30% | best |
| March | 39°C (102°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 7 mm | 39% | fair |
| April | 40°C (104°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 23 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| May | 39°C (101°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 61 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| June | 35°C (94°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 145 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| July | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 229 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 296 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 191 mm | 60% | fair |
| October | 33°C (92°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm | 49% | best |
| November | 34°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 mm | 33% | best |
| December | 33°C (91°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 0 mm | 29% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months