Bamako weather in April (Mali)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Bamako this April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of April in Bamako typically includes extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. April is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 40°C, cooling off to about 26°C at night. On average, it is the warmest month of the year. So be prepared and pack summer clothes. Embrace the warmth, but always stay equipped with your summer essentials to make the most of this warm month.

Precipitation

Bamako in April usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 8.4 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 230 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bamako climate page with graphs.

 

Bamako, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 40°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 8.4 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 33%  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mali in April

Find out more about the weather in Mali and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bamako.

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