October weather forecast
Mali

October in Mali represents a significant shift in climate as the country transitions fully from the rainy season to the dry season. The southern regions, including cities such as Bamako and Kayes, witness a further increase in temperatures, with averages ranging from 29°C (84.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The northern regions, closer to the Sahara desert, experience higher temperatures, typically around 37°C (98.6°F).

Rainfall in October becomes increasingly rare, especially in comparison to the previous months. The southern regions can see a sharp decrease in precipitation, with less than 50mm (1.97") expected on average. Meanwhile, the northern parts of the country remain predominantly dry, signifying the return of the dry season.

When compared to September, October presents a noticeable rise in temperatures and a sharp decrease in rainfall across the country. The shift in weather conditions marks the departure from the rainy season and the onset of the dry season. Despite the lessening rain, the landscapes remain lush from the previous wet months, providing a unique time to explore Mali's diverse climates and landscapes before the arrival of the dusty Harmattan wind.

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• Bamako - October »
  In Bamako, during October, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. In Bamako, during October, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation.
• Timbuktu - October »
  On the last day of October, in Timbuktu, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:41 GMT. The transition from September to October in Timbuktu brings an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 39.1°C (102.4°F), barely different from September's 38.3°C (100.9°F).
• Sikasso - October »
  On the first day of October in Sikasso sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:13. The weather in October in Sikasso differences starkly from September with the most notable changes being in the precipitation levels.
• Mopti - October »
  In Mopti during October, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Mopti, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
• Koutiala - October »
  In Koutiala, during October, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Koutiala, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:12.
• Segou - October »
  On the first day of October in Segou sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:15. In Segou, Mali, in October, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation.
• Kayes - October »
  In October, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 45°C (113°F). On the first day of October in Kayes, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:35.
• Kati - October »
  In Kati in October, during 6.2 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of October, in Kati, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06 GMT.
• Koulikoro - October »
  In Koulikoro in October, during 6.2 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The average relative humidity in October in Koulikoro, Mali, is 52%.
• Kidal - October »
  On the first day of October in Kidal, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:43. Kidal records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.7°C (99.9°F) in October, maintaining a close correlation with September's 39.6°C (103.3°F).
• Nioro du Sahel - October »
  The high-temperature, in October, in Nioro du Sahel, is 38.1°C (100.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°C (79.5°F). When are sunrise and sunset in October in Nioro du Sahel?