Bamako weather in March (Mali)

Curious about the March weather in Bamako? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Bamako generally has very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. March is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 39°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Bamako in March usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.5 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 1 day of rain.

The city usually sees around 268 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 39°C  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 2.5 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 22%  

Sunshine 268 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mali in March

Find out more about the weather in Mali in March and which places have the best weather 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 Bamako in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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