May weather forecast
Mali

May in Mali marks the end of the hot season and the beginning of subtle changes in the climate as the rainy season approaches. The average temperatures across the country begin to slightly decrease, falling to about 33°C (91.4°F) in the southern regions and remaining close to 40°C (104°F) in the northern parts. Southern cities like Sikasso and Ségou experience a decrease in temperature, though the heat remains significant.

Although May is still within the dry season, the latter half of the month may see the first signs of the impending rainy season, particularly in the southern parts of the country. Rainfall remains rare but becomes more likely as the month progresses. The dusty conditions, previously brought about by the Harmattan wind, have substantially reduced by May, leading to clearer skies.

In comparison to April, May brings slightly lower temperatures, especially in the south, signaling a shift from the peak heat of the hot season. The emerging possibility of rain also differentiates May from the preceding months. As the transitional month between the hot and rainy seasons, May offers a blend of weather conditions, providing a unique time to experience the changing climate of Mali.

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• Bamako - May »
  Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. On the first day of May in Bamako sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:46.
• Timbuktu - May »
  The warmest period in Timbuktu tends to be May, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 42.2°C (108°F) and a low of 26°C (78.8°F). On the first day of May in Timbuktu, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:31.
• Sikasso - May »
  The month of May sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) in Sikasso. On the first day of May in Sikasso sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:35.
• Mopti - May »
  In Mopti, May is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 41.5°C (106.7°F) and a low of 30.8°C (87.4°F). In Mopti, Mali, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
• Koutiala - May »
  In Koutiala, Mali, in May, during 7.5 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Koutiala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.3 days and collects up to 375mm (14.76") of precipitation.
• Segou - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Segou sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:48 GMT. In Segou during May, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Kayes - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kayes sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:11 GMT. In Kayes the peak temperatures are generally noted in May, averaging a high of 42.3°C (108.1°F) and a low of 29.2°C (84.6°F).
• Kati - May »
  In Kati, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.9 days and collects up to 400mm (15.75") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Kati, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:47.
• Koulikoro - May »
  In Koulikoro during May, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. In Koulikoro in May, during 6.3 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kidal - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kidal, sunrise is at 05:17 and sunset at 18:26 GMT. The months with the most sunshine in Kidal are May and August, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.
• Nioro du Sahel - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Nioro du Sahel, Mali, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 19:05 GMT. Nioro du Sahel, Mali, notes the warmest temperatures in May, with a average high of 41.9°C (107.4°F) and a low of 28.5°C (83.3°F).