Weather in December in Mali
Planning a journey to Mali this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mali in December?
December in Mali generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Tessalit at 29°C to very warm in Kenieba at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Kenieba and 14°C in Tessalit. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For specific regional insights in Mali, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Bamako. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bamako typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bamako enjoys close to 270 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Mali's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mali climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mali?
Bamako
In December Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mopti
In December Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bissau
In December Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Timbuktu
In December Timbuktu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kenieba
In December Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mali.
Is December the best time to visit Mali?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Bamako, December might be a good time to visit Mali.
On average, the best time to visit Mali is in January with generally 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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