i Mali
Capital: Bamako · 11 regions · 94 places
MLUS State Department: 4/4Mali, officially the Republic of Mali, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is the eighth-largest country in Africa and the 23rd largest country in the world, with an area of 1,240,192 square kilometres (478,841 sq mi). It is bordered to the north by Algeria, to the east by Niger, to the northwest by Mauritania, to the south by Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, and to the west by Guinea and Senegal. The population is about 25.20 million, 47.19% of which are estimated to be under age 15 in 2024. Its capital and largest city is Bamako. French was the official language until 2022, when its official status was revoked to working language. Wikipedia
Best places in Mali in October
i Mopti
Sagalo
i Djenné
Yorosso
Zégoua
Diourou
i Ké-Macina
Massiogo
When to go in Mali: month-by-month
Go score by month for the main destinations — green means great weather.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 56 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 40 | 44 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 57 |
| Sikasso | 66 | 52 | 41 | 34 | 37 | 44 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 53 | 55 | 67 |
| Koutiala | 66 | 52 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 42 | 51 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 55 | 67 |
| Ségou | 59 | 42 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 41 | 44 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 59 |
| Kayes | 68 | 48 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 28 | 31 | 42 | 45 | 44 | 50 | 69 |
| Mopti | 80 | 59 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 28 | 35 | 47 | 57 | 63 | 70 | 85 |
| Kalaban Koro | 57 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 30 | 33 | 42 | 47 | 46 | 50 | 51 | 57 |
| Gao | 81 | 56 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 27 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 52 | 80 |
| Kati | 58 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 45 | 51 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 60 |
| San | 69 | 51 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 43 | 47 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 71 |
| Bougouni | 60 | 44 | 38 | 34 | 33 | 43 | 46 | 49 | 45 | 52 | 56 | 62 |
| Timbuktu | 84 | 68 | 47 | 38 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 40 | 56 | 81 |
| Kita | 71 | 55 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 34 | 44 | 49 | 48 | 54 | 59 | 73 |
| Dialakorodji | 56 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 42 | 47 | 46 | 49 | 50 | 57 |
More ways to travel in Mali
Tourism in Mali
How many visitors come, how concentrated tourism is, and when the country is busiest.
Most popular destinations in Mali
Mali: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
West African CFA Franc
XOF · Fr
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +223
- Meal, casual restaurantF CFA 4,750≈ $8.20
- CappuccinoF CFA 1,250≈ $2.20
- Beer (0.5 l)F CFA 1,800≈ $3.10
- Bottled water (1.5 l)F CFA 590≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmF CFA 3,250≈ $5.60
- Public transport ticketF CFA 625≈ $1.10
- Mid-range hotel, per nightF CFA 44,400≈ $76.00
Estimated from Mali’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 33% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 20Armed Forces Day
Largest cities in Mali
Bamako
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i Sikasso
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i Koutiala
i Ségou
i Kayes
i Mopti
Kalaban Koro
i Gao
World Heritage sites in Mali
Main airports
- BKOModibo Keita International AirportBamako
- TOMTombouktou AirportTimbuktu
- GAQGao International AirportGao
- KYSKayes Dag Dag AirportKayes
- MZIMopti AirportSévaré
Algeria
Burkina Faso
Guinea
Côte d’Ivoire
Mauritania
Niger
Senegal