Bamako weather in October
In October, Bamako has an average high of 33 °C92 °F and an average low of 22 °C71 °F, with about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation. It is the 5th warmest month of the year and ranks 6th for precipitation.
How October compares with other months
Compared with September, October is 1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer on average and drier by 131 mm5.1 in. Compared with November, October is 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer on average and wetter by 57 mm2.3 in. Daylight lasts about 11.8 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 67% and the average cloud amount 49%.
Is October a good time to visit Bamako?
Yes — October is one of the most comfortable months to visit Bamako by our comfort score, which favours average highs of 21–28 °C, lows above 5 °C, little rain and moderate humidity.
What to wear in October
For Bamako in October, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
October in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 3392 | 2271 | 602.4 |
| Kalaban Koro | 3492 | 2272 | 602.4 |
| Siguiri | 3188 | 2271 | 813.2 |
| Ségou | 3494 | 2272 | 261.0 |
| Koutiala | 3391 | 2171 | 471.9 |
| Kankan | 3087 | 2170 | 963.8 |
| Sikasso | 3188 | 2170 | 662.6 |
| San | 3494 | 2271 | 281.1 |
| Banfora | 3290 | 2271 | 853.4 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Siguiri, Kankan and Sikasso.
Other months in Bamako
- January33 °C91 °F / 15 °C60 °F
- February36 °C97 °F / 18 °C65 °F
- March39 °C102 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- April40 °C104 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- May39 °C102 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- June35 °C95 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- July31 °C88 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- August29 °C84 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- September30 °C86 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- October33 °C92 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- November35 °C94 °F / 19 °C67 °F
- December33 °C91 °F / 16 °C61 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Bamako in October?
In October the average high in Bamako is 33 °C (92 °F) and the average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Bamako in October?
On average about 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation falls in October; it ranks 6th of the 12 months.
Is October the warmest month in Bamako?
No. The warmest month in Bamako is April, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 15 °C (60 °F).
How long is the day in Bamako in October?
In the middle of October the day in Bamako lasts about 11.8 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Bamako in October?
The average relative humidity in October is about 67%. This is a long-term average for the whole day.
How cloudy is Bamako in October?
On average about 49% of the sky is covered by cloud in October. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.