Climate Insights for Bougouni
Bougouni Cercle, Bougouni Region, Mali
Climate Overview
The climate in Bougouni is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 965 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 274 mm of rainfall. Bougouni is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.The climate in Bougouni is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 38 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 10.8 in of rainfall. Bougouni is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 66°F.
Temperature
Bougouni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 39°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Bougouni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 102°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 79°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Bougouni is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 965 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 274 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1 mm. That's 273 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Bougouni is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0 in. That's 10.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Bougouni is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bougouni is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bougouni based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bougouni based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.