Climate Insights for Kayes

The climate in Kayes is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 418mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 174mm 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.

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.

Kayes is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 418mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 174mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 174mm 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 mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kayes, which began on March 20, 2026. Kayes is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

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.