Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.9 °C | — | 0 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 35.7 °C | — | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| March | 37.9 °C | — | 0 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| April | 39.3 °C | — | 1 day | Possible, with trade-offs |
| May | 38 °C | — | 5 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| June | 34.8 °C | — | 11 days | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| July | 30.4 °C | — | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 28.9 °C | — | 23 days | Unfavourable season |
| September | 30.1 °C | — | 18 days | Unfavourable season |
| October | 32.8 °C | — | 8 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 34.5 °C | — | 0 day | Pleasant — a good time to go |
| December | 33.2 °C | — | 0 day | Pleasant — a good time to go |
Nearby in January
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure. Passport valid until your return date. Apply and pay for the visa online (Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs); the entry permit is issued electronically. Yellow fever certificate required.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 10 July 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Travel advised against
Authorities advise against travelling there.
Official advice updated 10 July 2026
Health
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies and meningococcal disease depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · Vaccine recommended for the whole country. Vaccination certificate required on entry for all travellers.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue and Zika reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Bamako in January?
Bamako is not a seaside destination (no sea data).
How hot is Bamako in January?
Expect 32.9°C in the afternoon and 18.4°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Bamako in January?
Around 0 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 0% of days.