Mali weather by month

Check out Mali weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	91	97	100	102	100	95	90	88	90	93	91	91
Hours of sunshine (daily)	9	9	9	8	8	8	7	7	7	8	9	9
Days with some rainfall	0	0	1	3	6	11	16	17	14	6	0	0

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The climate guide for Mali (Bamako) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

Mali climate overview

Most of the population of Mali is based in the south of the country, which lies in the Sahel region, while the northern half is in the Sahara desert.

During the winter months, the south sees scarcely a drop of rain but, from May to October, it's a different story. The rainy season reaches a crescendo in July and August when there are heavy downpours, mainly in the afternoons and early evenings.

These are often accompanied by storms. Rainfall decreases the further north you go. In the south, there's a price to pay for the consistent sunshine of the winter months: the Harmattan. This strong, dusty desert wind can make life difficult.

What to pack for Mali

Light clothing is advisable all year round with warmer clothes for winter nights. Take rainwear if travelling south in the summer months.

Mali temperature by month

Compare the average temperature by month for popular destinations in Mali. Select a place from below to see more long term weather averages by month.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Bamako	91	97	100	102	100	95	90	88	90	93	91	91
Djenne	90	97	100	104	104	99	93	90	91	97	97	90
Gao	88	93	99	106	109	108	102	99	102	102	97	88
Mopti	90	95	100	104	106	100	95	91	93	97	95	90
Sanga	88	95	99	104	104	100	93	91	93	97	95	90
Tombouctou	86	91	97	102	108	106	102	99	100	102	95	86

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Mali weather in January

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 91°F in Mali in January and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

91
91°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
63
63°F min night temperature
11
11 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
0.0
0.0 inches of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index

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Mali weather in February

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 97°F in Mali in February and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

97
97°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
68
68°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
0.0
0.0 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in March

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 100°F in Mali in March and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

100
100°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
1
1 day with some rainfall
73
73°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
0.1
0.1 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in April

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 102°F in Mali in April and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average.

102
102°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
3
3 days with some rainfall
77
77°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
0.7
0.7 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in May

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 100°F in Mali in May and extreme heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 2.2 inches of rainfall in the month.

100
100°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
6
6 days with some rainfall
77
77°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
E
Extreme heat & humidity
2.2
2.2 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in June

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 95°F in Mali in June and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with 11 days with some rainfall and typically 4.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

95
95°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
75
75°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
4.9
4.9 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in July

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 90°F in Mali in July and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 16 days with some rainfall and typically 8.6 inches of rainfall in the month.

90
90°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
16
16 days with some rainfall
72
72°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
8.6
8.6 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in August

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 88°F in Mali in August and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 17 days with some rainfall and typically 10.9 inches of rainfall in the month.

88
88°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
17
17 days with some rainfall
72
72°F min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
10.9
10.9 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in September

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 90°F in Mali in September and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 7 hours of sunshine per day on average with 14 days with some rainfall and typically 7.0 inches of rainfall in the month.

90
90°F max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
14
14 days with some rainfall
72
72°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
7.0
7.0 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in October

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 93°F in Mali in October and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 8 hours of sunshine per day on average with typically 2.4 inches of rainfall in the month.

93
93°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
6
6 days with some rainfall
72
72°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
VH
Very High heat & humidity
2.4
2.4 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11 (Extreme) UV index

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Mali weather in November

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 91°F in Mali in November and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.

91
91°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
0
0 days with some rainfall
66
66°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
0.1
0.1 inches of monthly rainfall
10
10 (Very High) UV index

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Mali weather in December

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 91°F in Mali in December and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.