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Bamako Weather in September

Bamako in September

The short of it: Bamako in September averages a high of 33 °C (92 °F) and a low of 22 °C (71 °F), with 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 22° · rain 149 mm · daylight 12 h 11 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

September in Bamako brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 22°, with about 149 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 11 min in mid-September, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates September 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Bamako runs warmer than most and about as wet in September. Kalaban Koro, 7 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

September in Bamako, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus August
2° warmer, 111 mm less rain
Versus October
2° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 11 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

September averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kalaban KoroKoulikoro7 km SW33°22°151 mm
Sirakoro MéguétanaKoulikoro8 km SE33°22°145 mm
DialakorodjiKoulikoro11 km N33°21°145 mm
KabalaKoulikoro12 km SW32°22°150 mm
SangarébougouKoulikoro13 km NE33°22°140 mm
MoribabougouKoulikoro15 km NE32°22°138 mm
KatiKoulikoro18 km NW32°21°147 mm
SibiKoulikoro47 km WSW31°21°160 mm

The Almanac · Bamako Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
September
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 3rd 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 September

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bamako in September?

Days average 33 °C (92 °F) and nights 22 °C (71 °F), with about 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 149 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is September a good time to visit Bamako?

The Almanac gives September 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Bamako in September?

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

Does it snow in Bamako in September?

Hardly — September nights average 22 °C (71 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bamako in September?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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