Sikasso climate
Sikasso (Mali) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 1,046 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sikasso climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3493 | 1660 | 2577 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 3799 | 1967 | 2883 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 39102 | 2373 | 3188 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2577 | 3290 | 401.6 |
| May | 3798 | 2577 | 3187 | 863.4 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2374 | 2883 | 1425.6 |
| Jul | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 2238.8 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2271 | 2577 | 28211 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2271 | 2578 | 1937.6 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 662.6 |
| Nov | 3391 | 1865 | 2678 | 30.1 |
| Dec | 3392 | 1560 | 2476 | 00.0 |
| Year | 39102 | 1560 | 2781 | 1,04641 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22% | 30% | 5.8 | 11:32 |
| Feb | 18% | 32% | 6.1 | 11:45 |
| Mar | 24% | 48% | 6.2 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 41% | 64% | 6.2 | 12:22 |
| May | 56% | 66% | 6.1 | 12:38 |
| Jun | 67% | 59% | 5.8 | 12:47 |
| Jul | 79% | 66% | 5.5 | 12:44 |
| Aug | 85% | 72% | 5.2 | 12:30 |
| Sep | 84% | 64% | 5.5 | 12:10 |
| Oct | 76% | 50% | 5.8 | 11:51 |
| Nov | 55% | 30% | 5.7 | 11:35 |
| Dec | 34% | 27% | 5.6 | 11:28 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Sikasso is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 33 °C92 °F and lows 15 °C60 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.6 °C13.8 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,046 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 67% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is August (282 mm11 in), the driest is December (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 18% in February to 85% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 11 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 11.5 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Sikasso
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October. Average highs then reach 31 °C88 °F to 31 °C88 °F. Precipitation is 66 mm2.6 in to 66 mm2.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is very wet (282 mm11 in) and humid (85% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Sikasso
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 2883 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2271 to 23 °C74 °F, about 210 mm8.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (October–May) — highs 3188 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1560 to 25 °C77 °F, about 26 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Sikasso compares
The nearest larger place is Bobo-Dioulasso, about 150 km to the east. Compared with it, Sikasso is on average 0.9 °C1.6 °F warmer. It receives 6% less precipitation (1,046 mm41 in vs 1,115 mm44 in). The difference is largest in May (1.6 °C2.8 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 9 places in Mali. By annual mean temperature, Sikasso is the 9th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the wettest. See all of them on the Mali climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Siguiri (Guinea, Aw), Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso, Aw) and Koudougou (Burkina Faso, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Koutiala 121 km · 27 °C81 °F · 928 mm37 in
- Climate in Banfora 125 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,213 mm48 in
- Climate in Bobo-Dioulasso 150 km · 26 °C80 °F · 1,115 mm44 in
- Climate in Korhogo 207 km · 27 °C80 °F · 995 mm39 in
- Climate in San 235 km · 28 °C82 °F · 759 mm30 in
- Climate in Ségou 245 km · 28 °C82 °F · 718 mm28 in
- Climate in Bamako 289 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,015 mm40 in
- Climate in Kalaban Koro 292 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,015 mm40 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sikasso?
April is the warmest month in Sikasso. Its average high is 39 °C (102 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sikasso?
December is the coldest month. Its average high is 33 °C (92 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (60 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sikasso?
August is the wettest month with about 282 mm (11.1 in) of precipitation. December is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Sikasso?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.