Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Mali in May
In May, average daytime highs across the 13 cities listed in Mali range from 35.7°C in Sikasso to 42.2°C in Gao. Monthly rainfall ranges from 1.8 mm in Timbuktu to 69 mm in Sikasso.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
May in Mali
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamako | 37.8°C26.2°C | 26.2°C | 32 | 7.4 |
| Sikasso | 35.7°C25.2°C | 25.2°C | 69 | 13.7 |
| Koutiala | 37.8°C26.3°C | 26.3°C | 38 | 8.8 |
| Ségou | 39.4°C27.4°C | 27.4°C | 16 | 4.0 |
| Kayes | 42.0°C29.4°C | 29.4°C | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| Mopti | 40.9°C28.4°C | 28.4°C | 7.4 | 2.6 |
| Gao | 42.2°C27.4°C | 27.4°C | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Kati | 37.9°C25.6°C | 25.6°C | 28 | 6.8 |
| San | 39.6°C27.6°C | 27.6°C | 20 | 5.9 |
| Bougouni | 36.0°C25.0°C | 25.0°C | 61 | 11.1 |
| Timbuktu | 40.9°C26.7°C | 26.7°C | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Kita | 39.0°C26.8°C | 26.8°C | 21 | 5.3 |
| Dialakorodji | 38.3°C26.1°C | 26.1°C | 28 | 6.8 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.