Best Time to Visit Mali, Mali Prefecture, Guinea
Mali is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mali for sunny, dry weather is November–April — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 19.6°C / 67.3°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in April, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 351 mm / 13.8 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mali, Mali Prefecture, Guinea's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mali's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6°C67.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.6°C70.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 20.5°C68.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.1°C68.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mali?
The best time to visit Mali for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mali's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mali?
The rainy season at Mali, Mali Prefecture runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 96 mm / 3.8 in. The wettest single month is August (351 mm / 13.8 in).
What is the driest month in Mali?
The driest month in Mali is January, averaging about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mali?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mali — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 351 mm / 13.8 in in August, and the coldest month averages 19.6°C / 67.3°F.
Is Mali climate different from Guinea overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mali figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Guinea figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mali specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.