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Bamako Weather in February

Bamako in February

The short of it: Bamako in February averages a high of 37 °C (99 °F) and a low of 19 °C (66 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 19° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

Thirty years of records give Bamako an average February high of 37°, a low of 19° and some 1.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-February, 15 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bamako runs cooler than most and about as wet in February. Kalaban Koro, 7 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

February in Bamako, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus March
3° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kalaban KoroKoulikoro7 km SW37°19°2.0 mm
Sirakoro MéguétanaKoulikoro8 km SE38°18°1.0 mm
DialakorodjiKoulikoro11 km N38°18°1.0 mm
KabalaKoulikoro12 km SW38°19°2.0 mm
SangarébougouKoulikoro13 km NE38°19°1.0 mm
MoribabougouKoulikoro15 km NE38°19°1.0 mm
KatiKoulikoro18 km NW37°17°1.0 mm
SibiKoulikoro47 km WSW37°18°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Bamako Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Bamako by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January35°16°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦✦
February37°19°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
March40°23°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
April40°25°11 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
May39°26°36 mm9 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦
June36°24°87 mm9 km/h12 h 52 min✦
July33°23°184 mm8 km/h12 h 48 min✦✦
August32°22°260 mm8 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
September33°22°149 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October36°22°40 mm6 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦
November37°19°2.0 mm6 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦✦
December35°16°0.0 mm8 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bamako in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bamako in February?

Days average 37 °C (99 °F) and nights 19 °C (66 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Bamako?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Bamako in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 23 min in December to 12 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Bamako in February?

Hardly — February nights average 19 °C (66 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bamako in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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