Climate Insights for Yanfolila

, Sikasso Region, Mali

Hottest
April
38°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
August
248mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanfolila is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 919mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 248mm of rainfall. Yanfolila is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, December, November, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 26° Min: 19° Feb Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Mar Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 25° Apr Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 27° May Max: 36° Average: 31° Min: 26° Jun Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Jul Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Sep Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 23° Oct Max: 32° Average: 27° Min: 23° Nov Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 21° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 19°
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Average
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Yanfolila sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 38°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 32°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 January and February, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 16mm May Precipitation: 49mm Jun Precipitation: 103mm Jul Precipitation: 221mm Aug Precipitation: 248mm Sep Precipitation: 188mm Oct Precipitation: 84mm Nov Precipitation: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 1mm
Precipitation

Yanfolila is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 919mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 248mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1mm. That's 248mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 13km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Yanfolila 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 April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Yanfolila, which began on March 20, 2026. Yanfolila 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 April at around 38°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 38°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 572mm across the season with a monthly average of 191mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 36°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanfolila 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C
34 °C
15 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
36 °C
15 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
38 °C
15 km/h
3 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
38 °C
17 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
36 °C
16 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
33 °C
16 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
248 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
34 °C
13 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
33 °C
15 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
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