Weather in April in Mali
Planning a getaway to Mali this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Mali in April?
April in Mali generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. April falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 35°C in Bissau to 42°C in Mopti. 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.
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
Meanwhile, Bamako enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Mali for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mali climate page.
Where to go in Mali in April
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Mali?
Bamako
In April Bamako generally has very 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 very 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 very 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 very 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.
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