Mali weather in March
Planning a getaway to Mali this March 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 March?
March in Mali generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. March falls during the summer season.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 34°C in Tessalit to 40°C in Kenieba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Kenieba and 18°C in Tessalit. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
March is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.5 mm in Bamako. Meanwhile, Bamako enjoys approximately 268 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 March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Mali climate page.
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Average weather in Bamako
In March Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mopti
In March Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bissau
In March Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Timbuktu
In March Timbuktu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kenieba
In March Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Mali?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Mali due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bamako.
Generally speaking, January provides 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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