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Mali Weather in January

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

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Bamako Mopti Kenieba Timbuktu

Planning a journey to Mali this January 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 January

January in Mali generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Tessalit at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Kenieba at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 20°C (68°F) in Kenieba and 12°C (54°F) in Tessalit. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Mali, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) in Bamako.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Bamako enjoys about 277 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Mali in January

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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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Mali?

Temperature range in Mali (January)

Precipitation variation in Mali (January)

Bamako

In January Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
270 hours
277 hours
253 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Bamako →

Mopti

In January Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
273 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.9 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Mopti →

Bissau

In January Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
250 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Bissau →

Timbuktu

In January Timbuktu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
264 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Timbuktu →

Kenieba

In January Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
261 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.6 mm (0.02 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kenieba →

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Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bamako 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Mopti 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Kenieba 35°C (95°F) 20°C (68°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Timbuktu 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Bissau 33°C (91°F) 21°C (70°F) 0.6 mm (0.02 in)
Tessalit 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)

Mali weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mali in January?

January in Mali brings tolerable weather. In Bamako, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Mali in January?

Daytime temperatures in Bamako peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Mali get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Bamako averages just 1.4 mm (0.1 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Mali.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mali?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Mali. Typically, the climate in Bamako is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly 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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