Mali weather in September
Thinking about venturing to Mali this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Mali in September?
Mali has a wide variety of climate types. During September, you can expect very warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. In September, it is winter.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Bissau to 42°C in Tessalit. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Tessalit and 25°C in Bissau. 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.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Tessalit with an average of 4.9 mm to heavy rainfall in Bissau with 317 mm. Meanwhile, Bamako enjoys approximately 222 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mali in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mali climate page.
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Popular destinations in Mali
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Average weather in Bamako
In September Bamako generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mopti
In September Mopti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bissau
In September Bissau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Timbuktu
In September Timbuktu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kenieba
In September Kenieba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Mali?
In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Mali with overall tolerable weather in Bamako. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Mali is in January with generally perfect weather in Bamako. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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