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Tessalit weather in May (Mali)

What's the typical weather in Tessalit for May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Tessalit includes very high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During May, the summer season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 42°C, cooling down at night to around 27°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Tessalit in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.3 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 271 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tessalit. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tessalit climate page with graphs.

 

Tessalit, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 42°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 2%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 18%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 271 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Mali in May

Find out more about the weather in Mali and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

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