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The climate of Mopti is
tropical semi-arid, with a relatively cool season from December to mid-February and a rainy season that runs roughly from June to September. The hottest time of the year goes from March to May, before the rains arrive.
The city is located in Mali, at an altitude of 270 meters (885 feet), in the area of the "Inner Niger Delta".
In winter, the
Harmattan, the dust-laden wind of the Sahara, can blow.
Mopti - Climate data
In Mopti, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.8 °C (94.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Mopti - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 16 | 32 | 24.3 | 62 | 90 | 75.7 |
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| February | 19 | 35 | 27.4 | 67 | 96 | 81.3 |
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| March | 23 | 38 | 30.8 | 74 | 101 | 87.4 |
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| April | 27 | 41 | 33.8 | 80 | 106 | 92.8 |
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| May | 28 | 41 | 34.8 | 83 | 106 | 94.6 |
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| June | 27 | 39 | 33.1 | 81 | 102 | 91.6 |
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| July | 25 | 35 | 30.1 | 77 | 96 | 86.2 |
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| August | 24 | 33 | 28.4 | 75 | 91 | 83.1 |
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| September | 24 | 34 | 29 | 76 | 93 | 84.3 |
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| October | 24 | 36 | 30.4 | 76 | 97 | 86.7 |
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| November | 21 | 36 | 28.3 | 69 | 97 | 83 |
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| December | 17 | 33 | 25.3 | 63 | 92 | 77.6 |
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| Year | 23 | 36.3 | 29.6 | 73.5 | 97.3 | 85.5 |
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In Mopti,
precipitation amounts to 500 millimeters (19.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, November, December) to 165 mm (6.5 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Mopti - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 4 | 0.2 | 1 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 3 |
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| June | 55 | 2.2 | 8 |
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| July | 140 | 5.5 | 12 |
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| August | 165 | 6.5 | 14 |
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| September | 90 | 3.5 | 9 |
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| October | 20 | 0.8 | 3 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 500 | 19.7 | 51 |
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In Mopti, there are on average around 3150
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Mopti - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 9 | 275 | February | 9.5 | 270 | March | 9 | 275 | April | 8.5 | 255 | May | 8.5 | 270 | June | 8 | 240 | July | 8 | 245 | August | 8 | 245 | September | 8.5 | 250 | October | 9 | 280 | November | 9.5 | 280 | December | 8.5 | 265 | Year | 8.6 | 3150 |
Mopti - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Mopti is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.6 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °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 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
February, the weather in Mopti is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
March, the weather in Mopti is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In
April, the weather in Mopti is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.8 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F) and a maximum of 41 °C (105.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Mopti is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 34.8 °C (95 °F), with a minimum of 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) and a maximum of 41.3 °C (106.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
June, the weather in Mopti is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.1 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27.2 °C (80.9 °F) and a maximum of 39 °C (102.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In
July, the weather in Mopti is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.9 °F) and a maximum of 35.3 °C (95.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In
August, the weather in Mopti is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
September, the weather in Mopti is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
In
October, the weather in Mopti is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.4 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
November, the weather in Mopti is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.3 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (69 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (97 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
December, the weather in Mopti is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.3 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).