December weather forecast
Mali

December in Mali further amplifies the conditions of the dry season, with virtually no rainfall and moderately high temperatures. In the southern regions, including cities such as Bamako and Sikasso, temperatures typically range from 29°C (84.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). In contrast, the northern regions, closer to the Sahara, experience higher temperatures, generally around 33°C (91.4°F) to 37°C (98.6°F).

Rainfall in December is almost nonexistent across the entire country. The southern parts witness clear skies, while the northern regions, under the influence of their desert climate, remain arid. The dry Harmattan wind, carrying dust from the Sahara, can often create hazy conditions, affecting visibility and leading to cooler nights.

Compared to November, December offers similar temperatures and maintains the trend of virtually no rainfall, underlining the dominance of the dry season. As the year comes to an end, the landscapes gradually lose the green lushness from the rainy season, revealing the traditional arid and sandy terrains of Mali. Despite the dry and dusty conditions, December offers a unique perspective on Mali's climate, providing a clear window into the country's adaptation to the dry season.

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• Bamako - December »
  The month with the least rainfall in Bamako is December, when the rain falls for 0.1 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. With an average of 11h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bamako, Mali.
• Timbuktu - December »
  In Timbuktu, during December, the rain falls for 0.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0mm (0") of precipitation. December has the shortest days of the year in Timbuktu, with an average of 11h and 6min of daylight.
• Sikasso - December »
  December is the only month when rain does not fall in Sikasso. With an average of 11h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sikasso, Mali.
• Mopti - December »
  December displays slightly cooler weather conditions in the city of Mopti with the mercury resting between 20°C (68°F) and 33.2°C (91.8°F). In Mopti snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
• Koutiala - December »
  The beginning of December in Koutiala reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. December has the shortest days of the year in Koutiala with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Segou - December »
  With the arrival of December, Segou's average high-temperature registers at a hot 33.9°C (93°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. The month with the shortest days in Segou is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight.
• Kayes - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Kayes, Mali, is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight. The month with the shortest days in Kayes is December, with an average of 11h and 18min of daylight.
• Kati - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Kati is December, with an average of 11h and 24min of daylight. December is the month with the lowest UV index in Kati with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Koulikoro - December »
  December is the month with the lowest UV index in Koulikoro, with an average maximum UV index of 6. On the first day of December in Koulikoro, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:02.
• Kidal - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Kidal, Mali, is December, with an average of 11h and 0min of daylight. The months with the least sunshine in Kidal, Mali, are January and December, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.
• Nioro du Sahel - December »
  In December, Nioro du Sahel gives way to cooler climes with temperatures ranging from an agreeable low of 17.5°C (63.5°F), owing to the region's proximity to the cooler Saharan climate, to an impressive high of 32.2°C (90°F). With the onset of December, Nioro du Sahel experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from a sweltering 35.9°C (96.6°F) in November to a tropical 32.2°C (90°F).