Best Time to Visit San, Ségou, Mali
San is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit San for sunny, dry weather is October–May — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 22.4°C / 72.3°F in January to 32°C / 89.6°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (February) to 199 mm / 7.8 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at San, Ségou, Mali's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. San's climate is broadly consistently warm. 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 | 22.4°C72.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.2°C77.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28.5°C83.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 31.1°C88°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32°C89.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 28.2°C82.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26°C78.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22.8°C73°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit San?
The best time to visit San for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 32°C / 89.6°F, and the driest is February with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at San's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in San?
The rainy season at San, Ségou runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 27 mm / 1.1 in. The wettest single month is August (199 mm / 7.8 in).
What is the driest month in San?
The driest month in San is February, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting San?
The least comfortable months for travel to San — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 199 mm / 7.8 in in August, and the coldest month averages 22.4°C / 72.3°F.
Is San climate different from Mali overall?
Yes, usually. Our San figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Mali 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 San specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.