Climate Insights for Niono-Socoura
Niono Cercle, Ségou Region, Mali
Climate Overview
The climate in Niono-Socoura is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 408 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 183 mm of rainfall. Niono-Socoura 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.The climate in Niono-Socoura is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 16.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 7.2 in of rainfall. Niono-Socoura 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 64°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Niono-Socoura 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.Temperatures in Niono-Socoura vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 96°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Niono-Socoura is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 408 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 mm. That's 183 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.Niono-Socoura is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 in. That's 7.2 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
Niono-Socoura is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Niono-Socoura is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Niono-Socoura 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 Niono-Socoura 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.