Bamako weather in January (Mali)

How does the January weather in Bamako compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Bamako during January is usually perfect, offering very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 33°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 18°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Bamako in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 0 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 277 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bamako.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Bamako. 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 January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 1.4 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 24%  

Sunshine 277 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mali in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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