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Bafoulabé Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Friday at 40° · coldest night Friday at 19°

The short of it: Bafoulabé weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 23 °C (74 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 25 °C (77 °F). Today’s high 39 °C (102 °F), low 24 °C (74 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:15 local time.

BAFOULABÉ, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Bafoulabé this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 39°, the night near 24°. That is some 4° milder than a typical November afternoon in Bafoulabé, where the average high is 34°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NE, gusting to 4 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 40°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 19°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 21°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Bafoulabé brings highs near 34°, lows of 21° and about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. April is the warmest month here at 44°, January the coldest at 19°, and August the wettest with 248 mm. The best months to ride in are December and January.

The sun is up 11 h 34 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 126 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
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11 AMClear sky32°31°8 km/h–
12 PMClear sky35°33°9 km/h–
1 PMClear sky36°34°8 km/h–
2 PMClear sky37°35°6 km/h–
3 PMClear sky37°36°5 km/h–
4 PMClear sky37°36°4 km/h–
5 PMClear sky36°35°5 km/h–
6 PMClear sky33°33°4 km/h–
7 PMClear sky30°31°2 km/h–
8 PMClear sky29°30°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky27°29°1 km/h–
10 PMClear sky26°28°0 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 39°, low 24°, dry, gusts to 20 km/h. Sun up 6:40 AM, down 6:14 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today24°39°dry20 km/h11 h 34 min
Monday23°37°dry18 km/h11 h 33 min
Tuesday21°37°dry11 km/h11 h 32 min
Wednesday22°38°dry10 km/h11 h 32 min
Thursday21°38°dry10 km/h11 h 32 min
Friday19°40°dry17 km/h11 h 31 min
Saturday20°40°dry13 km/h11 h 30 min

Warmest: Friday at 40°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 20 km/h.

The Almanac · Bafoulabé Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Bafoulabé, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 29 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 28 min
Average wind
6 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Bafoulabé in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Bafoulabé by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°19°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February37°21°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
March41°23°0.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April44°25°1.0 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May43°26°20 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June38°25°71 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦
July34°24°161 mm8 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August32°24°248 mm7 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September32°24°146 mm5 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October35°24°30 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November34°21°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December33°20°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Bafoulabé

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Bafoulabé today?

Right now it is 23 °C (74 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 25 °C (77 °F). Today’s high is 39 °C (102 °F) and tonight’s low 24 °C (74 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Bafoulabé this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Bafoulabé?

Yes: heat warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Bafoulabé?

April, with an average high of 44 °C (110 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 19 °C (67 °F). The wettest month is August, with 248 mm (9.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Bafoulabé?

December and January. December brings highs near 33 °C (91 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; January highs near 33 °C (91 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Bafoulabé?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 19 °C (67 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MahinaKayes80 km E35°20°2.0 mm
KayesKayes97 km NW36°22°0.0 mm
KokofataKayes140 km SE35°19°3.0 mm
SarayaKedougou147 km SW35°20°2.0 mm
NoumoufoukhaKedougou164 km SSW35°20°4.0 mm
ChkataAssaba166 km N36°22°2.0 mm
KidiraTambacounda166 km WNW36°21°0.0 mm
KitaKayes169 km ESE35°19°2.0 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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