Weather and climate in Bougouni (Mali)

The climate of Bougouni is tropical, hot all year round, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season that runs roughly from May to October. The hottest period is from March to May, before the rains arrive.
The city is located in the south-west of Mali, at 350 meters (1,150 feet) above sea level. We are in the area of the country that receives the greatest amount of rain from the African monsoon.

Bougouni - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 26.0 °C (78.8 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1075 millimeters (42.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, December) to 280 mm (11 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Bougouni - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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February is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (70 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.5 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.9 °C (102 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.9 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (94.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).

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October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).

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November is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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December, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).