Weather in February in Mali
Planning a trip to Mali this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Mali in February?
February in Mali generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Tessalit at 30°C and very hot in Kenieba at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kenieba and 15°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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mali, check out the map below.
Precipitation
February is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.8 mm in Bamako.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bamako enjoys close to 253 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.
Where to go in Mali in February
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Mali, check out our Mali's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Mali?
Bamako
In February Bamako generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mopti
In February Mopti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Bissau
In February Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Timbuktu
In February Timbuktu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kenieba
In February Kenieba generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°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 February the best time to visit Mali?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bamako, February may not be the ideal time to visit Mali.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Bamako. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Mali.
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