AI-generatedBandiagara at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 414 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Elevation
- 388 m
Climate in Bandiagara
Bandiagara has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, Bandiagara is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bandiagara
The best time to visit Bandiagara is in January. From February to July and from September to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is August with 170 mm.
Bandiagara through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bandiagara in the dry season
Sep – Jun
Fair
- 32–42 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Bandiagara in the rainy season
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33–35 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Jul, Sep – Dec
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January, March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:0517:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:52–06:34 · evening 17:26–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:44–05:52 · evening 18:08–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bandiagara compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 36° at the start of the month to 37° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 36° | 37° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Bandiagara in October?
In October, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min06:05 – 17:55
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+0offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Bandiagara
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Bandiagara: score 63 against 48. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. January has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 11 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bandiagara month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
63January32° · 7.9 h
In January, Bandiagara is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in January47February35° · 8.0 h
In February, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in February47March39° · 8.1 h
In March, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in March48April42° · 8.3 h
In April, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in April47May42° · 8.2 h
In May, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in May39June40° · 8.7 h
In June, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 30 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in June19July35° · 7.8 h
In July, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 108 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in July27August33° · 6.7 h
In August, Bandiagara is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 170 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in August30September34° · 7.7 h
In September, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in September48October37° · 8.3 h
In October, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in October49November36° · 8.6 h
In November, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in November59December33° · 7.9 h
In December, Bandiagara is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandiagara.
Bandiagara in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bandiagara
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in May (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 127 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 63 | 32° | 17° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 47 | 35° | 19° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 39° | 23° | 8.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 42° | 25° | 8.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 47 | 42° | 27° | 8.2 h | 3 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 40° | 26° | 8.7 h | 9 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 35° | 24° | 7.8 h | 17 | 108 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 33° | 23° | 6.7 h | 19 | 170 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 34° | 23° | 7.7 h | 13 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 37° | 23° | 8.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 36° | 21° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 33° | 18° | 7.9 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.35° N, 3.61° W · 388 m · Africa/Bamako
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bandiagara
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Bandiagara, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Bandiagara: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bandiagara has about 3 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bandiagara
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bandiagara
How breezy and how cloudy Bandiagara is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bandiagara typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Bandiagara: mostly sunny, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bandiagara
How often the day gets hot in Bandiagara (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Bandiagara every day, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Bandiagara
Weather for your travel dates
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Bandiagara in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bandiagara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 61
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC+0
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Mali
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Bambara
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +223
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Bandiagara vs Djenné
In October the holiday weather in Bandiagara and Djenné is about equally good (score 48 vs 48). During the day Djenné is 1 °C warmer than Bandiagara.
| in October | Bandiagara | Djenné |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 38° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Jan | Nov – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Bandiagara
When is the best time to visit Bandiagara?
The best time to visit Bandiagara is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bandiagara?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 32 °C.
When does it rain most in Bandiagara?
The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is August with 170 mm. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bandiagara get?
Bandiagara gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.7 hours a day; in August there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bandiagara in?
Bandiagara is on UTC all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bandiagara?
A nonstop flight from London to Bandiagara takes about 5 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bandiagara?
Bandiagara has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 45, summer holidays 24, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 61.