March weather forecast
Mali

March signals the onset of the hot season in Mali. This month experiences a significant increase in temperatures, making it one of the hottest periods of the year. Average temperatures range from 30°C (86°F) in the south to a sweltering 35°C (95°F) in the northern regions, particularly closer to the Sahara. Notably, cities like Gao in the eastern part of the country can see temperatures soar up to 40°C (104°F) during this month.

Despite the surge in temperatures, March remains a part of the dry season, with virtually no rainfall expected across the country. The Harmattan wind, a defining feature of the previous months, starts to recede but can still contribute to dusty conditions in the early part of the month. This lack of rainfall and dusty wind is a stark contrast to the wetter months of June to September.

When compared to February, March sees a significant rise in temperatures, marking a transition from the relatively cooler dry season to the hot season. While March might be less comfortable for outdoor activities due to the intense heat, it is still an ideal time to visit Mali for those who can withstand higher temperatures, particularly before the rainy season commences.

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• Bamako - March »
  Bamako starts March with an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 38.5°C (101.3°F), a minor shift from February's 36.4°C (97.5°F). In Bamako in March, during 0.6 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Timbuktu - March »
  The months with the least rainfall in Timbuktu are February, March and November Rain falls for 0.1 days and accumulates 0mm (0") of rain. February, March and November are months with the least rain in Timbuktu when the rain falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0mm (0") of rain.
• Sikasso - March »
  In Sikasso, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The shift into March in Sikasso uncovers an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 39.2°C (102.6°F), subtly different from the previous month.
• Mopti - March »
  March brings in the true essence of warm weather for Mopti as temperatures reach the year's first high, stretching from 24.4°C (75.9°F) to 39.2°C (102.6°F). In Mopti, rain does not fall in January through March and December.
• Koutiala - March »
  March signals the onset of noticeably warmer temperatures in Koutiala with minimums and maximums ranging from 24.8°C (76.6°F) to 40.3°C (104.5°F). In Koutiala, in March, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.
• Segou - March »
  On the last day of March, in Segou sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:36 GMT. March signals a transition from the mildly warm February to a relatively hotter month in Segou.
• Kayes - March »
  February and March, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Kayes, Mali. The months with the most sunshine in Kayes are March and April, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
• Kati - March »
  In Kati in March, during 1.2 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the most sunshine in Kati are March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
• Koulikoro - March »
  March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Koulikoro. March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Koulikoro.
• Kidal - March »
  On the last day of March, in Kidal, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:07 GMT. March is the first month it rains in Kidal, Mali.
• Nioro du Sahel - March »
  On the first day of March in Nioro du Sahel, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of March, in Nioro du Sahel, Mali, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:50 GMT.