Climate Insights for Markala

Segou, Ségou Region, Mali

Hottest
April
42°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
July
182mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Markala is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 503mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 182mm of rainfall. Markala is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 25° Min: 19° Feb Max: 34° Average: 27° Min: 20° Mar Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 23° Apr Max: 42° Average: 35° Min: 29° May Max: 41° Average: 36° Min: 30° Jun Max: 38° Average: 33° Min: 28° Jul Max: 33° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Sep Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 37° Average: 31° Min: 25° Nov Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Markala vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°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 March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 1mm May Precipitation: 5mm Jun Precipitation: 51mm Jul Precipitation: 182mm Aug Precipitation: 145mm Sep Precipitation: 93mm Oct Precipitation: 12mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Markala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 503mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 182mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 182mm less than July, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Markala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

52 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Markala, which began on June 21, 2026. Markala 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 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 42°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 38°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 379mm across the season with a monthly average of 126mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 105mm over the season and a monthly average of 35mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 34°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 15mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Markala 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
32 °C
3 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
34 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
38 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
29 °C
42 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
May
30 °C
41 °C
3 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
38 °C
3 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
182 mm
0 cm
Aug Current
24 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
37 °C
2 km/h
12 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
36 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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