Ansongo, Mali experiences average highs of 38°C (100°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 2 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Ansongo, Mali Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Ansongo, Mali. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.6/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 38°C / 23°C
Feels Like 36°C / 21°C
Rainy Days 2
Rainfall 11 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 27%
Wind Speed 23 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Hottest Month
43°C
May
Avg Low 28°C
Rain 0 days
Coldest Month
16°C
January
Avg High 31°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 16°C
Windiest Month
25 km/h
June (Gusts 40)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding June, July, August, September due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:35
Daylight 13h
Sunset 18:33
Live conditions —
Ansongo on the map · live conditions
Ansongo, Mali
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Mali
- City
- Ansongo
- Population
- 3K
- Coordinates
- 15.66°, 0.50°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 41°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 38°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 31°C / 16°C . Feb: 34°C / 18°C . Mar: 39°C / 22°C . Apr: 42°C / 25°C . May: 43°C / 28°C . Jun: 41°C / 29°C . Jul: 39°C / 27°C . Aug: 36°C / 26°C . Sep: 39°C / 27°C . Oct: 39°C / 25°C . Nov: 36°C / 21°C . Dec: 33°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 1 mm. Jun: 8 mm. Jul: 30 mm. Aug: 71 mm. Sep: 20 mm. Oct: 1 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 14%. Feb: 12%. Mar: 11%. Apr: 13%. May: 22%. Jun: 34%. Jul: 49%. Aug: 61%. Sep: 46%. Oct: 25%. Nov: 16%. Dec: 16%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 23 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 24 km/h . Jun: 25 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 21 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 43°C | May · 43°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 17°C | Jan · 16°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 68 mm | Aug · 71 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 25 km/h | Jun · 25 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Fair May
Fair June
Poor July
Poor August
Poor September
Fair October
Fair November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 31°C / 16°C | 27°C / 10°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 34°C / 18°C | 30°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 22°C | 35°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 11% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 42°C / 25°C | 39°C / 21°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 13% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 43°C / 28°C | 42°C / 27°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 41°C / 29°C | 42°C / 29°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 34% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 39°C / 27°C | 41°C / 29°C | 6days (30 mm) Good | 11.7h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 36°C / 26°C | 39°C / 29°C | 11days (71 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 39°C / 27°C | 41°C / 29°C | 4days (20 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 39°C / 25°C | 39°C / 24°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 25% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November best | 36°C / 21°C | 33°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 17°C | 28°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Ansongo are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Ansongo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Ansongo is May, with average daytime highs of 43°C (109°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Ansongo is January, with average overnight lows of 16°C (60°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Ansongo is August, averaging 71mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Ansongo receives approximately 132 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Ansongo.
The least favorable months to visit Ansongo are June, July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Ansongo is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Ansongo is 27%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Ansongo are 23 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 25 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Ansongo averages 11 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 35%. The clearest skies occur in February.
The annual average dew point in Ansongo is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Ansongo has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Ansongo ranges from 21°C (70°F) to 36°C (97°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
July is not the best time to visit Ansongo, with a climate score of 3.7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For July in Ansongo, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 39°C (101°F) and 6 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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