January weather forecast
Mali

January marks the middle of the dry season in Mali. Temperatures during this month are more moderate compared to the rest of the year, making it one of the cooler months. Average temperatures range between 21°C (69.8°F) in the south and 27°C (80.6°F) in the north. Notably, the city of Timbuktu, situated in the northern desert region, can experience daytime temperatures reaching up to 30°C (86°F), a reminder of its proximity to the Sahara.

It is also a low precipitation month, with virtually no rainfall expected across the country. In comparison to the rainy season from June to September, the aridity is a notable shift. The dry conditions are further emphasised by the Harmattan wind, which carries dust from the Sahara, often reducing visibility and creating relatively cooler nights.

The weather in January stands in contrast to the high temperatures experienced in the preceding months of November and December, and the rising temperatures that will commence from February. Although it is winter, Mali's geographical location close to the equator ensures that the country does not experience extremely low temperatures common to winters in non-tropical regions. Overall, January's comparatively mild temperatures and clear skies offer favourable conditions for travellers and locals alike.

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• Bamako - January »
  Even with shorter daylight hours, the sun shines bright, making January a good month for outdoor activities, be they in the city of Bamako or the beautiful surrounding landscapes. On the last day of January, in Bamako, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.
• Timbuktu - January »
  In Timbuktu in January, it is raining for 0.1 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. In Timbuktu the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 13°C (55.4°F).
• Sikasso - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 15%, January is the least humid month in Sikasso. January is the first month it rains in Sikasso, Mali.
• Mopti - January »
  Mopti's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 32.7°C (90.9°F) to a low of 18.8°C (65.8°F). Mopti reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 32.7°C (90.9°F) at the peak and 18.8°C (65.8°F) at the lowest.
• Koutiala - January »
  Being the first month of the year in Koutiala January sees the lowest relative humidity, namely 14%. In January, Koutiala's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month.
• Segou - January »
  On the first day of January in Segou sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:09. On the first day of January in Segou, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:09.
• Kayes - January »
  On the last day of January, in Kayes, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 18:44 GMT. In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kayes, Mali, are 34.4°C (93.9°F) and 17.9°C (64.2°F) respectively.
• Kati - January »
  January in Kati, Mali, emanates a seamless blend of mild temperatures and low humidity, laying the groundwork for the upcoming hotter months. The initiation of January in Kati records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month.
• Koulikoro - January »
  Swift transitions from cool nights with lows reaching 17.8°C (64°F) to scorching midday highs averaging 33.9°C (93°F) characterize the weather in January in Koulikoro, Mali. On the first day of January in Koulikoro, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:15.
• Kidal - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Kidal are January and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine. January, recording an average high temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and a low temperature of 13.8°C (56.8°F), is Kidal's coldest month.
• Nioro du Sahel - January »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Nioro du Sahel, Mali. January, recording an average high temperature of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F), is Nioro du Sahel's coldest month.