Climate - San (Mali)

The climate of San is tropical, 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 southern Mali, near the border with Burkina Faso, at 290 meters (950 feet) above sea level. The Bani River flows a few kilometers further north.
In winter, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind of the Sahara, can blow.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 34.6 °C (94.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 730 millimeters (28.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (December) to 240 mm (9.4 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3145 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

San - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, in January 1995, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99 °F). However, in January 2011, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 29%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, in February 1994, it dropped to 11.8 °C (53.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105.5 °F). However, in February 2010, it reached 43.2 °C (109.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 31.9 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F) and a maximum of 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, in March 2014, it dropped to 15.1 °C (59.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F). However, in March 2007, it reached 43.5 °C (110.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

In April, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 34.6 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) and a maximum of 41.4 °C (106.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in April 2010, it dropped to 18.5 °C (65.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (111.5 °F). However, in April 2002, it reached 45 °C (113 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 27%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 34.3 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 28 °C (82.5 °F) and a maximum of 40.6 °C (105 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in May 1997, it dropped to 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in May 2011, it reached 44.2 °C (111.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

In June, the average temperature is of 31.9 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, in June 2007, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107 °F). However, in June 2007, it reached 43.6 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 4 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

In July, the average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in July 2005, it dropped to 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 235 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, in August 2011, it reached 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 240 mm (9.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, in September 1993, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in September 2002, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 78%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 30.6 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (76 °F) and a maximum of 36.7 °C (98.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, in October 1991, it dropped to 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, in October 2004, it reached 40.6 °C (105.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 290 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (70 °F) and a maximum of 36.5 °C (97.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, in November 1996, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F). However, in November 2014, it reached 41.2 °C (106.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in December 1998, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in December 2016, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 33%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).