Mali Weather

Weather in Mali at a glance

Our Mali coverage centers on Bamako, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 103°F (39°C) in April and 91°F (33°C) in January, with about 88 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

Covered city: Bamako - annual average 83°
Best time to visit: January to March
Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry

The bigger picture

Bamako averages 10.2 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 716 mm (28.2 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Bamako climate page.

Bamako Partly cloudy 92°

Mali cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
City	Annual avg	Hottest month	Coldest month	Rainy days/yr	Sun h/day	Snowy days/yr
Bamako	83°	Apr · 103°	Jan · 65°	88	10.2	0

Mali weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rainy days	Sunshine
January	91°	65°	0	10.7 h/day
February	96°	70°	0	10.8 h/day
March	100°	76°	0	10.7 h/day
April	103°	80°	1	10.8 h/day
May	100°	80°	5	10.6 h/day
June	95°	78°	11	10.4 h/day
July	87°	74°	20	9.4 h/day
August	84°	73°	23	8.2 h/day
September	86°	73°	18	9.4 h/day
October	91°	74°	8	10.4 h/day
November	94°	70°	0	10.8 h/day
December	92°	67°	0	10.7 h/day

Mali weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Mali?

Averaged across the covered cities, January to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.

Does it snow in Mali?

Snow is essentially absent in the Mali cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.

What is the climate of Mali like?

The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.

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