Weather and climate in Segou (Mali)

The climate of Ségou is tropical, with 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 southwestern Mali, at 290 meters above sea level (950 feet), on the banks of the Niger River.
In winter, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind of the Sahara, can blow.

Segou - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.6 °C (78.0 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.4 °C (94.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 760 millimeters (29.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (February, March, April, November, December) to 270 mm (10.6 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 3115 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Segou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, 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 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °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 38.5 °C (101.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 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 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 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 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.6 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (97 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °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 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 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 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F) and a maximum of 39.2 °C (102.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 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 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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April is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.3 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) and a maximum of 41.2 °C (106.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (111.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 32%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 34.4 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °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 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.8 °C (100 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 270 mm (10.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.6 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.5 °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 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).

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October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.3 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °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 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
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 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 36.8 °C (98.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °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 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °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 39 °C (102 °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 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).