This report uses the forecast at Bamako (Mali). It describes one location, not a national average.
Forecast outlook: Rain showers. Forecast temperatures range from 22.7 to 26.3 °C. Wind speeds range from 1.6 to 4.1 m/s. Available precipitation intervals total 6.5 mm across 3 h. This covers part of the day.
Tomorrow's outlook
Forecast outlook: Clear. Forecast temperatures range from 22.8 to 31.6 °C. Wind speeds range from 0.5 to 4.7 m/s. Forecast precipitation for the full local day totals 10.8 mm.
Automatically summarised from the MET Norway forecast. These are forecasts, not observations; today's values cover the remaining available forecast. Times use Africa/Bamako.
Forecast for Bamako (Mali). Conditions elsewhere in the country can differ.
Current forecast · 21:00
26°CRain showers
Wind
2 m/s
Precipitation
0.7 mm / 1 h
Humidity
87 %
Daily forecast
Updated 8 Oct 19:18
Daily weather for Bamako. Low and high temperatures cover the available forecast period. Temperature: Celsius (°C); precipitation: millimeters (mm); wind: meters per second (m/s).
Daily weather for Bamako. Low and high temperatures cover the available forecast period. Temperature: Celsius (°C); precipitation: millimeters (mm); wind: meters per second (m/s).
Day
Conditions
High / Low
Precipitation
Wind
TodayPartial day
Rain showers
26°C / 23°C
6.5 mm *
4 m/s
Tomorrow
Clear
32°C / 23°C
10.8 mm
5 m/s
Sat 10 Oct
Clear
31°C / 22°C
9.9 mm
5 m/s
Sun 11 Oct
Partly cloudy
29°C / 21°C
7.2 mm
7 m/s
Mon 12 Oct
Partly cloudy
31°C / 24°C
2.8 mm
2 m/s
Tue 13 Oct
Clear
32°C / 23°C
0.5 mm
2 m/s
Wed 14 Oct
Clear
32°C / 24°C
0.1 mm
2 m/s
Thu 15 Oct
Partly cloudy
31°C / 23°C
0.0 mm
2 m/s
Fri 16 Oct
Rain showers
30°C / 22°C
4.1 mm
2 m/s
Sat 17 Oct
Rain showers
31°C / 23°C
8.6 mm
2 m/s
* Partial totals exclude intervals that cross local midnight. Compare the original time intervals in the hourly forecast. Forecasts become less certain further ahead. Check again closer to your plans.
Hour by hour
Hourly weather for Bamako, in local time. Temperature: Celsius (°C); precipitation: millimeters (mm); wind: meters per second (m/s).
Hourly weather for Bamako, in local time. Temperature: Celsius (°C); precipitation: millimeters (mm); wind: meters per second (m/s).
Radar coverage depends on the provider. Blank areas do not necessarily mean dry weather.
This forecast describes one location. Temperature, rainfall and wind may differ across the country. Zoom in on the map to explore the area you are interested in.
Use this page to explore the weather in Mali. The forecast point is Bamako; its temperature, rain and wind describe that location, not an average for the country. The regional background below explains what to consider when comparing the map with your destination. It is not a country climate classification or a forecast for a particular season.
Africa: rainfall seasons, latitude and elevation
There is no single African season
Africa extends north and south of the equator and includes coasts, highlands, deserts and humid tropical regions. The timing and importance of rainy periods vary by location; a simple summer or winter label is often insufficient. Some areas have more than one rainfall peak during the year. Elevation and proximity to the ocean also matter, so neither a country's latitude nor one capital forecast describes all its conditions.
Match the map to the question
Start by checking whether the selected layer shows observed precipitation, cloud imagery or a model forecast. Radar coverage is uneven, and an empty area may indicate missing data rather than dry weather. Satellite cloud patterns can provide a wider view but are not a direct measurement of rainfall at your location. For rain planning, compare the forecast time interval as well as the amount; a daily total does not say when a shower will occur.
Use local seasonal information
For a future visit, consult climate information for the specific region and month instead of applying a continent-wide wet-season calendar. For today's plans, use updated local forecasts and official bulletins. Warning thresholds, terminology and delivery channels differ between services. Check the issuing authority, the area covered and the latest update, especially when travelling between coast, inland areas and higher ground.