Climate - Koutiala (Mali)

The climate of Koutiala is tropical, hot all year round, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season that runs roughly from June to September. The hottest period is from March to May, before the rains arrive.
The city is located in the southwest of Mali, at 360 meters (1,180 feet) above sea level.

Koutiala - Climate data

In Koutiala, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 33.1 °C (91.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Koutiala, precipitation amounts to 880 millimeters (34.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, December) to 240 mm (9.4 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Koutiala - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Koutiala is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °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 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In February, the weather in Koutiala is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In March, the weather in Koutiala is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.4 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.2 °C (100.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Koutiala is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.1 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27.2 °C (81 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °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 °C (107.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In May, the weather in Koutiala is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 32.0 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.9 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.5 °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 41.5 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 70 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In June, the weather in Koutiala is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.7 °C (94.5 °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 (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 120 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the weather in Koutiala is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 205 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In August, the weather in Koutiala is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °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 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 240 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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In September, the weather in Koutiala is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 165 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Koutiala is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.4 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 45 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Koutiala is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °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 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Koutiala is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).