Climate Insights for Kayes

Kayes Cercle, Mali

Hottest
May
43°C peak109°F peak
Coldest
January
20°C low68°F low
Wettest
August
180 mm rain7.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kayes is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 417 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 180 mm of rainfall. Kayes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Kayes is hot. The average annual temperature is 87°F and approximately 16.4 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.1 in of rainfall. Kayes is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°FebMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°MarMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 25°AprMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 29°MayMax: 43°Average: 37°Min: 31°JunMax: 39°Average: 34°Min: 30°JulMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 27°AugMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°SepMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°OctMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 25°NovMax: 37°Average: 29°Min: 22°DecMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 20°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 94°FAverage: 80°FMin: 68°FFebMax: 99°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 105°FAverage: 91°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 109°FAverage: 96°FMin: 84°FMayMax: 109°FAverage: 98°FMin: 88°FJunMax: 103°FAverage: 94°FMin: 86°FJulMax: 94°FAverage: 86°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 99°FAverage: 84°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 95°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°F
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Temperatures in Kayes vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kayes vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 109°F and an average of 98°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 80°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 19mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmAugPrecipitation: 180mmSepPrecipitation: 108mmOctPrecipitation: 18mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inAugPrecipitation: 7.1inSepPrecipitation: 4.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Kayes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 417 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 180 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 180 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.Kayes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.1 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 7.1 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Kayes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kayes 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 June, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kayes 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 Kayes 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C68 °F
35 °C94 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
37 °C99 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C78 °F
40 °C105 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
29 °C84 °F
43 °C109 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
31 °C88 °F
43 °C109 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
30 °C86 °F
39 °C103 °F
12 km/h7 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
34 °C94 °F
12 km/h7 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h7 mph
180 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C78 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
37 °C98 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
37 °C99 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C69 °F
35 °C95 °F
11 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in