Mali weather in October
Considering a trip to Mali this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mali in October?
October in Mali generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C in Bissau to 39°C in Timbuktu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Timbuktu and 26°C in Bissau. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Tessalit with an average of 1.8 mm to high rainfall in Bissau with 139 mm. The city Bamako usually sees around 260 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Mali, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mali's yearly weather, check out our Mali climate page.
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Average weather in Bamako
In October Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mopti
In October Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bissau
In October Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Timbuktu
In October Timbuktu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kenieba
In October Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate 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 October the best time to visit Mali?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Mali with overall tolerable weather in Bamako.
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.
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