Climate in Sikasso (Mali)

The climate of Sikasso, Mali's second largest city, 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 southwest of Mali, at 370 meters (1,215 feet) above sea level, west of the border with Burkina Faso and north of the border with the Ivory Coast. We are in the area of Mali that receives the greatest amount of rain from the African monsoon.

Sikasso - Climate data

In Sikasso, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 25.6 °C (78.2 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1185 millimeters (46.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 1.4 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (January) to 310 mm (12.2 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2760 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Sikasso - 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 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1.4 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 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 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4.1 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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March is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.3 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.7 °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 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12.8 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) and a maximum of 37.3 °C (99.2 °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 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.3 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.1 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96 °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 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °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 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 245 mm (9.6 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22.1 °C (71.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and a maximum of 31.1 °C (88 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.9 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (91.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 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 20.8 °C (69.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94 °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 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11.7 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 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 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).