Average Monthly Sunshine in Bamako

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Bamako receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Bamako experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, November, sees up to 280 hours of sunshine, while July, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 215 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2970 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

The difference in daily sunshine hours between November (9.3 hours per day) and July (7.2 hours per day) offers moderate variety for visitors and residents.

Bamako’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

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

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.