Weather in April in Mali
Are you planning a trip a to Mali in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Mali in April?
April in Mali generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. April falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Bissau at 35°C to very hot in Mopti at 42°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Mopti and 24°C in Bissau. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Mali. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.For a closer look at conditions across Mali, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bissau with an average of 0.1 mm to low rainfall in Bamako with 8.4 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 230 hours of sunshine in Bamako. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Mali climate page.
Where to go in Mali in April
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Mali?
Bamako
In April Bamako generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mopti
In April Mopti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Bissau
In April Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Timbuktu
In April Timbuktu generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Kenieba
In April Kenieba generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mali.
Is April the best time to visit Mali?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Mali with often unpleasant weather in Bamako.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Bamako. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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