Mali
Mali in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Mali in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Mali in August?
- Kidal is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 39°C (102°F) in August; Kita is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).
Warmest
39°
Kidal
Coolest
30°
Kita
Driest
42 mm
Kidal
Kidal is the warm end of Mali in August (39°C (102°F)); Kita the cool end (30°C (86°F)). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than July. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Djenné, Ségou, and Kayes.
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandiagara | 31° | 21° | 154 mm | — | 53 |
| Kolokani | 31° | 21° | 216 mm | — | 49 |
| Djenné | 32° | 22° | 187 mm | — | 48 |
| Kita | 30° | 22° | 261 mm | — | 48 |
| Sikasso | 30° | 22° | 281 mm | — | 47 |
| Koulikoro | 31° | 22° | 243 mm | — | 47 |
| San | 31° | 22° | 201 mm | — | 47 |
| Mopti | 32° | 23° | 148 mm | — | 45 |
| Ségou | 32° | 22° | 209 mm | — | 44 |
| Kayes | 33° | 24° | 206 mm | — | 42 |
| Goundam | 35° | 24° | 75 mm | — | 41 |
| Nara | 34° | 23° | 119 mm | — | 41 |
| Bourem | 36° | 25° | 54 mm | — | 37 |
| Gao | 36° | 25° | 67 mm | — | 35 |
| Timbuktu | 36° | 26° | 63 mm | — | 32 |
| Kidal | 39° | 27° | 42 mm | — | 32 |
Public holidays in August
- Mawloud (Roughly Date)
- Baptism of the Prophet (Roughly Date)
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Mali in August?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Kita to 39° in Kidal.