August weather forecast
Mali

August in Mali is characterized by the peak of the rainy season, especially in the southern parts of the country. Cities like Bamako and Ségou experience average temperatures ranging between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), providing some relief from the heat of previous months. In contrast, the northern regions, including cities such as Gao and Timbuktu, continue to have higher temperatures, with averages around 33°C (91.4°F).

Rainfall in August is at its most intense for the year. Southern regions may see up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation during the month, with frequent thunderstorms becoming a common occurrence. Despite this, the northern parts, particularly those closer to the Sahara desert, remain relatively dry.

When compared to July, August brings slightly lower temperatures and heavier rainfall, particularly in the south. The weather during this month continues to present the challenges of the rainy season, with increased humidity and potential disruptions due to heavy rain. However, the abundant rainfall also enriches the landscapes, providing an opportunity to witness the country's transformation during this wet period of the year.

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• Bamako - August »
  August further escalates the proliferation of rain-logged conditions with the rain to a volume of 290mm (11.42") and a relative humidity level peaking at 81%. August is the most humid month in Bamako, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
• Timbuktu - August »
  In August, in Timbuktu the rain falls for 8.1 days. Transitioning from July to August, Timbuktu observes an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36.5°C (97.7°F), differing subtly from the previous month.
• Sikasso - August »
  August, with its average high-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Sikasso, Mali. With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month in Sikasso.
• Mopti - August »
  Notwithstanding the high occurrence of rainfall, August in Mopti still experiences substantial sunlight hours considering it is the wettest month of the year. August reveals a dramatic weather shift in Mopti, welcoming the wettest period of the year with a maximum recorded rainfall of 119mm (4.69").
• Koutiala - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Koutiala is August, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Koutiala is August, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.
• Segou - August »
  The month of August, characterized by an average high of 33°C (91.4°F) and a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F), is recognized as the coldest in Segou, Mali. The most humid month in Segou is August, with an average relative humidity of 68%.
• Kayes - August »
  August, on average, is the coldest month in Kayes registering a high temperature of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F). With an average relative humidity of 70%, August is the most humid month in Kayes.
• Kati - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month in Kati, Mali. August is the coldest month in Kati with the temperature often reaching an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).
• Koulikoro - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Koulikoro is August, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 79%, August is the most humid month in Koulikoro.
• Kidal - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 30%, August is the most humid month in Kidal. In Kidal, in August, during 8.1 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nioro du Sahel - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Nioro du Sahel is August, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. The most humid month in Nioro du Sahel, Mali, is August, with an average relative humidity of 62%.