When is the best time to go to Mali

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mali, Guinea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mali weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mali are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mali January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 1mm 9.3hrs 12.3hrs

Mali's weather in January is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mali, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Mali and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mali with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in January »

February

Mali February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 2mm 9.5hrs 12.5hrs

February in Mali is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mali, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Mali and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mali with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in February »

March

Mali March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 5mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Mali is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mali, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Mali and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mali with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in March »

April

Mali April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 25mm 8.6hrs 13.1hrs

Mali's weather in April is typically hot and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mali.

April is in the spring in Mali and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mali with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in April »

May

Mali May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 91mm 8hrs 13.4hrs

May is a a little damp month in Mali and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mali for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Mali and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mali with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in May »

June

Mali June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 185mm 7.3hrs 12.3hrs

The climate in Mali during June can be summarized as hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Mali and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mali with around 185mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in June »

July

Mali July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 292mm 6.1hrs 12.5hrs

July in Mali is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mali for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Mali and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mali with around 292mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in July »

August

Mali August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 344mm 5.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Mali is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mali for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Mali and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mali with around 344mm 13.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in August »

September

Mali September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 296mm 6.5hrs 13.1hrs

Mali's weather in September is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mali for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Mali and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mali with around 296mm 11.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in September »

October

Mali October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 134mm 7.4hrs 13.4hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Mali and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mali for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Mali and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mali with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in October »

November

Mali November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 29mm 8.7hrs 12.3hrs

The weather in November in Mali is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mali, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Mali and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mali with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in November »

December

Mali December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 3mm 8.9hrs 12.5hrs

December in Mali is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mali, with some very good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Mali and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mali with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mali weather in December »

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Mali weather stats

Mali weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.4°C 90.3°F
Driest month: January 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: February 9.5hrs
Coldest month: December 27.5°C 81.5°F
Wettest month: August 344mm 13.5ins
Warmest sea: November 26.9°C 80.4°F
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