Bandiagara in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 40°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.

40°CAvg high
27°CAvg low
3Rainy days (7 mm)
12:40 hDaylight
05:51Sunrise · 18:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 40°C
  • Very dry: about 3 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

30° 17° J 33° 20° F 37° 23° M 39° 26° A 40° 27° M 37° 27° J 34° 24° J 31° 23° A 33° 24° S 36° 24° O 35° 21° N 32° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 30°C17°C1 mm 0– – 8.8
February 33°C20°C0 mm 0– – 7.9
March 37°C23°C0 mm 0– – 6.8
April 39°C26°C3 mm 1– – 6.0
May 40°C27°C7 mm 3– – 5.8
June 37°C27°C26 mm 8– – 5.7
July 34°C24°C97 mm 16– – 5.5
August 31°C23°C146 mm 18– – 5.7
September 33°C24°C67 mm 12– – 6.3
October 36°C24°C13 mm 3– – 6.6
November 35°C21°C0 mm 0– – 7.4
December 32°C18°C0 mm 0– – 8.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Bandiagara in May?

Daytime highs average 40°C and nights about 27°C.

When is the best time to visit Bandiagara?

The best months are January, December.