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We recommend visiting in December or January which is the coolest time in the year, however temperatures are still above 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
In January the weather in Mali ranges from good in Kenieba to excellent in Bamako. The temperatures range from high in Tessalit with 27°C (81°F) to very high in Kenieba with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in January here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In February the weather in Mali ranges from mixed in Bamako to excellent in Timbuktu. The temperatures range from very high in Tessalit with 30°C (86°F) to extremely high in Kenieba with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in February here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In March the weather in Mali ranges from mixed in Bamako to very good in Tessalit. March is a summer month. The temperatures range from very high in Tessalit with 34°C (93°F) to extremely high in Kenieba with 40°C (104°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in March here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In April the weather in Mali ranges from mixed in Bamako to good in Bissau. April is a summer month. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 35°C (95°F) to extremely high in Mopti with 42°C (108°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Mali. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in April here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In May the weather in Mali ranges from less favorable in Bamako to very good in Bissau. May is a summer month. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 34°C (93°F) to extremely high in Timbuktu with 43°C (109°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in May here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In June the weather in Mali ranges from less favorable in Bamako to very good in Bissau. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 33°C (91°F) to extremely high in Tessalit with 44°C (111°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in June here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In July the weather in Mali ranges from less favorable in Bamako to mixed in Timbuktu. July is a winter month. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Tessalit with 43°C (109°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in July here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In August the weather in Mali ranges from less favorable in Bamako to mixed in Mopti. August is a winter month. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 30°C (86°F) to extremely high in Tessalit with 42°C (108°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Mali.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in August here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In September the weather in Mali ranges from less favorable in Bissau to good in Bamako. September is a winter month. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 31°C (88°F) to extremely high in Tessalit with 42°C (108°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in September here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In October the weather in Mali ranges from mixed in Mopti to good in Bamako. The temperatures range from very high in Bissau with 32°C (90°F) to extremely high in Timbuktu with 39°C (102°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in October here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In November the weather in Mali ranges from mixed in Bamako to excellent in Bissau. The temperatures range from very high in Tessalit with 33°C (91°F) to extremely high in Mopti with 37°C (99°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in November here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
In December the weather in Mali ranges from good in Kenieba to excellent in Bissau. The temperatures range from high in Tessalit with 29°C (84°F) to very high in Kenieba with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.
Find more detailed climate information for Mali in December here.
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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