Is the weather good in Mali in May 2025?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Mali during May have been around +100°F.
In Mali the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +100°F in Bamako to +100°F in Bamako. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in May
- rainiest? Bamako, with an average of 1 mm of rain and humidity of 51%;
- warmest? Bamako, with daytime temperatures averaging +100°F;
- windiest? Bamako, with an average of 2 m/s;
- coolest? Bamako, with daytime temperatures averaging +100°F;
How good is the weather in Mali in May?
How warm is it in Mali during May?
This is how hot it usually is in May
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +100°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +81°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +102°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +79°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: April with an average +102°F during the day;
- Coldest: August with an average +86°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: April in Bamako;
- Coldest month in coolest city: August in Bamako;
Winds in Mali during May
May tends to offer light winds averaging 2 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average wind speed: Bamako with 2 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Bamako with 2 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Bamako with 2 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Bamako with 2 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Mali in May
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average rainfall: Bamako with 30 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Bamako with 30 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Bamako with 9 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Bamako with 9 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Bamako with 29%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Bamako with 29%;
- Highest average humidity: Bamako with 51%;
- Lowest average humidity: Bamako with 51%;
Tips for traveling to Mali in May
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Mali? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Mali based on the weather that May is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for May
- Sunshine does give you a nice color and a boost of vitamin D. However, if you don't have a lot of skin pigment, you should sunbathe carefully to avoid burning yourself, getting sun rash and, in the worst case scenario, skin cancer. This is where sunscreens and opaque clothing work particularly well. Another safe way is to stay in the shade when the sun burns the most, roughly between 9 am and 3 pm.
- Long, hot days bring risks - weather like this is one of the most challenging things we can do to our bodies. It's best to avoid going to Mali when it's so hot. Secondly, keep cool by staying in the shade, the pool or in an air-conditioned room. Pack clothes for the sun, for swimming but also for hydration.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- Low humidity makes it easier to regulate the temperature closest to your body with the clothes you are wearing. You also won't sweat as much as with higher levels of humidity. However, very low humidity can lead to drier mucous membranes and irritated eyes - you might want to pack something for that.
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Monthly weather in Mali
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mali, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.