March weather forecast
Mali

March signals the onset of the hot season in Mali. This month experiences a significant increase in temperatures, making it one of the hottest periods of the year. Average temperatures range from 30°C (86°F) in the south to a sweltering 35°C (95°F) in the northern regions, particularly closer to the Sahara. Notably, cities like Gao in the eastern part of the country can see temperatures soar up to 40°C (104°F) during this month.

Despite the surge in temperatures, March remains a part of the dry season, with virtually no rainfall expected across the country. The Harmattan wind, a defining feature of the previous months, starts to recede but can still contribute to dusty conditions in the early part of the month. This lack of rainfall and dusty wind is a stark contrast to the wetter months of June to September.

When compared to February, March sees a significant rise in temperatures, marking a transition from the relatively cooler dry season to the hot season. While March might be less comfortable for outdoor activities due to the intense heat, it is still an ideal time to visit Mali for those who can withstand higher temperatures, particularly before the rainy season commences.

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• Bamako - March »
  In Bamako, in March, during 0.6 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of March, in Bamako, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:43 GMT.
• Timbuktu - March »
  February, March and November are months with the least rain in Timbuktu, Mali, when the rain falls for 0.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0mm (0") of rain. On the first day of March in Timbuktu, Mali, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:18.
• Sikasso - March »
  In Sikasso, Mali, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sikasso, Mali, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mopti - March »
  March brings in the true essence of warm weather for Mopti, Mali, as temperatures reach the year's first high, stretching from 24.4°C (75.9°F) to 39.2°C (102.6°F). March is the least humid month in Mopti with an average relative humidity of 11%.
• Koutiala - March »
  In Koutiala during March, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. March signals the onset of noticeably warmer temperatures in Koutiala with minimums and maximums ranging from 24.8°C (76.6°F) to 40.3°C (104.5°F).
• Segou - March »
  March signals a transition from the mildly warm February to a relatively hotter month in Segou. The month of March could be characterized as hot and dry, leaning towards the typical tropical weather that Segou experiences.
• Kayes - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Kayes are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 14%. In March, the average sunshine duration in Kayes is 9.9h.
• Kati - March »
  March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Kati. March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Kati.
• Koulikoro - March »
  March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Koulikoro, Mali. March, April and November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Koulikoro, Mali.
• Kidal - March »
  March is the first month it rains in Kidal, Mali. March is the first month it rains in Kidal.
• Nioro du Sahel - March »
  March is the first month it rains in Nioro du Sahel, Mali. January, March through November are months with rainfall in Nioro du Sahel.