🇲🇱 Bamako vs Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Bamako, Mali vs Johannesburg, South Africa — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bamako is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Bamako is drier, with roughly 13 fewer rainy days a year.
Warmer · BamakoDrier · Bamako
Climate at a glance
| 🇲🇱 Bamako | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 34°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | April · 39°C | October · 26°C |
| Coldest month | January (18°C low) | July (4°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 137 | 150 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | January, November, December | May, August, September |
🇲🇱 Bamako
Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (39°C), coldest lows in January (18°C).
🇿🇦 Johannesburg
Best around May, August, September. Hottest in October (26°C), coldest lows in July (4°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bamako or Johannesburg warmer?
Bamako is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Bamako or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is rainier — Bamako sees about 13 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Bamako vs Johannesburg?
Bamako is best around January, November, December; Johannesburg is best around May, August, September.