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. In Bamako, in January, during 0.2 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Timbuktu - January »
  January, with its high-temperature average of 30°C (86°F) and a low-temperature average of 13°C (55.4°F), is the coldest month in Timbuktu. In Timbuktu in January, during 0.1 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Sikasso - January »
  January is the least humid month in Sikasso, with an average relative humidity of 15%. With an average relative humidity of 15%, January is the least humid month in Sikasso.
• Mopti - January »
  January, marked by an average high-temperature of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and a low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F), is the coldest month in Mopti. In Mopti January is the month when both the humidity and temperature are steadily moving towards higher numbers.
• Koutiala - January »
  Being the first month of the year in Koutiala January sees the lowest relative humidity, namely 14%. On the first day of January in Koutiala, Mali, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:07.
• Segou - January »
  January temperatures in Segou, Mali, vary between a high-temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and a low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). Segou's January nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F).
• Kayes - January »
  On the first day of January in Kayes, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:27. In Kayes rain does not fall in January, February and December.
• Kati - January »
  January in Kati emanates a seamless blend of mild temperatures and low humidity, laying the groundwork for the upcoming hotter months. January's onset in Kati brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.9°C (93°F), showing a minute difference from December's 33.8°C (92.8°F).
• 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 »
  On the first day of January in Kidal, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:29. The coldest period in Kidal is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and a low of 13.8°C (56.8°F).
• Nioro du Sahel - January »
  On the first day of January in Nioro du Sahel sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:19. In Nioro du Sahel, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 31.7°C (89.1°F) and reaching a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).