Climate Insights for Mopti

The climate in Mopti is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 310mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 133mm of rainfall. Mopti is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperatures in Mopti 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 41°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Mopti is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 310mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 133mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0mm. That's 133mm 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.

Mopti is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Mopti, which began on March 20, 2026. Mopti 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 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Mopti is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 1mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 41°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mopti 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.