April weather forecast
Mali

April in Mali sees a continuation of the hot season, with temperatures often reaching their yearly peak. The southern parts of the country, including cities such as Bamako and Kayes, experience average temperatures around 35°C (95°F). However, in the arid northern regions, closer to the Sahara, temperatures can climb up to an intense 40°C (104°F). Timbuktu, located in the northern part of the country, often sees such extreme heat in April.

Despite the high temperatures, rainfall remains a rarity in April. The country continues to be under the influence of the dry season, with the Harmattan wind from the Sahara now largely diminished. The transition from dusty conditions to clear skies is a noticeable shift during this month.

When compared to the weather in March, April brings marginally higher temperatures, solidifying its position in the hot season. However, this will begin to change in the coming months as Mali prepares to welcome the onset of the rainy season. While April's extreme heat may pose a challenge for some, those equipped to handle high temperatures will still find opportunities to explore the unique landscapes and cultural richness of the country.

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• Bamako - April »
  The month of April sees the average highest temperatures in Bamako, reaching 39.6°C (103.3°F) at the peak and 25.2°C (77.4°F) at the low. In Bamako in April, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation.
• Timbuktu - April »
  In Timbuktu in April, it is raining for 0.6 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. With the onset of April, Timbuktu's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from March's sweltering 36.6°C (97.9°F) to an extremely hot 40°C (104°F).
• Sikasso - April »
  The warmest period in Sikasso, Mali, tends to be April, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 39.6°C (103.3°F) and a low of 26.5°C (79.7°F). April, recognised by an average high temperature of 39.6°C (103.3°F) and a low of 26.5°C (79.7°F), is Sikasso's warmest month.
• Mopti - April »
  April is the first month it rains in Mopti, Mali. April is the first month it rains in Mopti.
• Koutiala - April »
  In Koutiala during April, the rain falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. On the first day of April in Koutiala sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:33.
• Segou - April »
  April temperatures in Segou vary between a high-temperature of 41.6°C (106.9°F) and a low-temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). In Segou, April records the highest average temperatures, peaking at 41.6°C (106.9°F) and reaching a low of 26.1°C (79°F).
• Kayes - April »
  On the first day of April in Kayes sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:58. April and May, with an average maximum UV index of 9, are months with the highest UV index in Kayes, Mali.
• Kati - April »
  April stands out as Kati's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 41.1°C (106°F) and a low of 26.3°C (79.3°F). Kati experiences its highest average temperatures in April, reaching a peak of 41.1°C (106°F) and a minimum of 26.3°C (79.3°F).
• Koulikoro - April »
  The weather during April escalades into extreme temperatures with highs nearing 41.1°C (106°F), the highest in the year for Koulikoro, Mali. The month with the highest UV index in Koulikoro, Mali, is April, with an average maximum UV index of 9.
• Kidal - April »
  In Kidal, Mali, rain does not fall in January, February, April, November and December. On the last day of April, in Kidal sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.
• Nioro du Sahel - April »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Nioro du Sahel are February through April, with an average relative humidity of 14%. April and May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Nioro du Sahel, Mali.