Mali
Mali in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Mali in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Mali in May?
- Gao is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 43°C (110°F) in May; Sikasso is the coolest at 35°C (95°F).
Warmest
43°
Gao
Coolest
35°
Sikasso
Driest
3 mm
Timbuktu
May in Mali ranges from 35°C (95°F) in Sikasso to 43°C (110°F) in Gao — a spread of 8 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Timbuktu, Gao, and Kayes.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidal | 42° | 27° | 5 mm | — | 39 |
| Timbuktu | 41° | 26° | 3 mm | — | 38 |
| Gao | 43° | 27° | 8 mm | — | 38 |
| Kayes | 43° | 27° | 12 mm | — | 38 |
| Goundam | 41° | 25° | 4 mm | — | 38 |
| Bourem | 42° | 27° | 6 mm | — | 38 |
| Mopti | 41° | 25° | 22 mm | — | 37 |
| Sikasso | 35° | 24° | 99 mm | — | 37 |
| Bandiagara | 39° | 24° | 21 mm | — | 37 |
| Djenné | 40° | 25° | 31 mm | — | 36 |
| Nara | 42° | 26° | 8 mm | — | 36 |
| Ségou | 39° | 25° | 36 mm | — | 34 |
| San | 39° | 25° | 39 mm | — | 34 |
| Kolokani | 39° | 24° | 30 mm | — | 33 |
| Kita | 39° | 25° | 40 mm | — | 33 |
| Koulikoro | 38° | 25° | 46 mm | — | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Mali in May?
Average daytime highs range from 35° in Sikasso to 43° in Gao.