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Mali Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mali in August.

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Bamako Mopti Kenieba Timbuktu

Planning a journey to Mali this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mali in August

Mali has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of August is in the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very warm in Bissau at 30°C (86°F) to very hot in Tessalit at 42°C (108°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Tessalit and 25°C (77°F) in Bissau. On average, August is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Bamako.

To explore the conditions in Mali in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tessalit with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Bissau with 461 mm (18 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Bamako.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Bamako gets approximately 220 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Mali in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Mali

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Mali?

Temperature range in Mali (August)

Precipitation variation in Mali (August)

Bamako

In August Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
220 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
264 mm (10 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Bamako →

Mopti

In August Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
246 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mopti →

Bissau

In August Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
119 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
349 mm (14 in)
461 mm (18 in)
317 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bissau →

Timbuktu

In August Timbuktu generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
38°C (100°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
255 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Timbuktu →

Kenieba

In August Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
171 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
302 mm (12 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kenieba →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mali in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bamako 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 264 mm (10 in)
Mopti 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Kenieba 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Timbuktu 38°C (100°F) 27°C (81°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Bissau 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 461 mm (18 in)
Tessalit 42°C (108°F) 28°C (82°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Mali weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mali in August?

August in Mali brings poor weather. In Bamako, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Mali in August?

Daytime temperatures in Bamako peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in August, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Mali get a lot of rain in August?

Rainfall in Mali peaks during August. Bamako averages roughly 264 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mali?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Mali due to the typically poor weather in Bamako.

Generally speaking, January provides tolerable weather in Bamako. The weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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