Weather in Bamako, Mali in May
In an average May, Bamako sees a daily high around 39°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 35°C to 42°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 28°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
44°C
2025-05-26
Lowest
28°C
2014-05-19
Low
Highest
31°C
1983-05-01
Lowest
21°C
1994-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
60°C
2023-05-30
Lowest
33°C
2014-05-19
Humidity
Highest
21.8 g/m³
2024-05-22
Lowest
3.0 g/m³
1994-05-04
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
1992-05-03
Lowest
8 km/h
1998-05-19
Precip
Wettest
147 mm
2014
Driest
8 mm
2025
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