Bamako Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Bamako, Mali. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bamako Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 280 hours of sunshine in November and 215 hours in July, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 2970 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. November sees up to 9.3 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. July, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 7.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Bamako enjoys an average of 2970 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

August, Bamako’s wettest month, receives 8.4 mm (0.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C (88°F). During the driest month December you can expect a temperature of 34°C (93°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Bamako Precipitation page.