October weather forecast
Mali

October in Mali represents a significant shift in climate as the country transitions fully from the rainy season to the dry season. The southern regions, including cities such as Bamako and Kayes, witness a further increase in temperatures, with averages ranging from 29°C (84.2°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). The northern regions, closer to the Sahara desert, experience higher temperatures, typically around 37°C (98.6°F).

Rainfall in October becomes increasingly rare, especially in comparison to the previous months. The southern regions can see a sharp decrease in precipitation, with less than 50mm (1.97") expected on average. Meanwhile, the northern parts of the country remain predominantly dry, signifying the return of the dry season.

When compared to September, October presents a noticeable rise in temperatures and a sharp decrease in rainfall across the country. The shift in weather conditions marks the departure from the rainy season and the onset of the dry season. Despite the lessening rain, the landscapes remain lush from the previous wet months, providing a unique time to explore Mali's diverse climates and landscapes before the arrival of the dusty Harmattan wind.

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• Bamako - October »
  On the last day of October, in Bamako, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06 GMT. In Bamako, in October, during 5.7 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Timbuktu - October »
  In Timbuktu in October, during 0.8 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Timbuktu transitions into October recording an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 39.1°C (102.4°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature.
• Sikasso - October »
  On the first day of October in Sikasso sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:12. In Sikasso, in October, during 14.5 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mopti - October »
  In Mopti, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December. In Mopti, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
• Koutiala - October »
  The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is evaluated at 44°C (111.2°F). Koutiala perceives a slight temperature ascent during October, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a tropical 33.6°C (92.5°F) in September to a very hot 36.6°C (97.9°F).
• Segou - October »
  On the first day of October in Segou sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:14. In October, Segou experiences a significant decline in rainfall, which falls drastically to 26mm (1.02") from 45mm (1.77") in September.
• Kayes - October »
  In October, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 45°C (113°F). In Kayes, during October, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Kati - October »
  In Kati, during October, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. The average heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in October is evaluated at 43°C (109.4°F).
• Koulikoro - October »
  In Koulikoro during October, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation. In Koulikoro, in October, during 6.2 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kidal - October »
  October's onset in Kidal sees an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.7°C (99.9°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. October is the last month it rains in Kidal.
• Nioro du Sahel - October »
  In Nioro du Sahel, during October, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nioro du Sahel, Mali, during October are 38.1°C (100.6°F) and 26.4°C (79.5°F) respectively.