Bla, Mali Weather & Climate 2026

BSh Hot Semi-Arid

Monthly climate averages for Bla, Mali. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Climate Overview

Bla, Mali experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: May–Oct

At-a-Glance Climate Summary

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Key figures

Climate Score
5.7/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 35°C / 23°C
Feels Like 37°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 51 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 46%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Hottest Month
40°C
April
Avg Low 27°C
Rain 1 days
Coldest Month
17°C
January
Avg High 33°C
Rain 0 days
Driest Month
0 days
January
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 17°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
May (Gusts 34)

Worst Time to Visit

Consider avoiding May, June, July, September due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity.

Sun Position
Sunrise 05:57
Daylight 12.9h
Sunset 18:50

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Bla, Mali

Continent
Africa
Country
Mali
City
Bla
Population
33.8K
Coordinates
12.95°, -5.76°

Seasonal Breakdown

Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 39°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 2 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 7 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 0 days/mo
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Climate Charts

Based on historical averages (2016–2025)

Monthly Temperatures

48°C 42°C 36°C 30°C 24°C 18°C 12°C 6°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.

Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 17°C . Feb: 36°C / 20°C . Mar: 39°C / 24°C . Apr: 40°C / 27°C . May: 39°C / 28°C . Jun: 37°C / 26°C . Jul: 32°C / 24°C . Aug: 30°C / 23°C . Sep: 31°C / 23°C . Oct: 34°C / 24°C . Nov: 35°C / 21°C . Dec: 33°C / 18°C .

Monthly Rainfall

0 mm 42 mm 84 mm 126 mm 168 mm 210 mm JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rainfall

Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 1 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 2 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 15 mm. Jun: 43 mm. Jul: 148 mm. Aug: 242 mm. Sep: 127 mm. Oct: 27 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 1 mm.

Monthly Humidity

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Humidity

Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 21%. Feb: 17%. Mar: 19%. Apr: 28%. May: 43%. Jun: 57%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 82%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 63%. Nov: 35%. Dec: 26%.

Monthly Wind Speed

0 10 20 30 40 50 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Wind Speed Gusts

Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 14 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 15 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 13 km/h .

Sunshine

0 3 6 9 12 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine

Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 10h. Dec: 10h.

UV Index

0 3 6 8 11 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
UV Index

Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 6.

Monthly Daylight Hours

14h 12h 10h JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly Dew Point & Comfort

28°C 24°C 20°C 16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 17°C
Feels Like
30°C / 14°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
21% Comfortable
UV
6.5 High
February best
Excellent
Temp
36°C / 20°C
Feels Like
33°C / 16°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
17% Comfortable
UV
7.3 Very High
March
Good
Temp
39°C / 24°C
Feels Like
38°C / 21°C
Rain
0days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
19% Comfortable
UV
8 Very High
April
Fair
Temp
40°C / 27°C
Feels Like
41°C / 26°C
Rain
1days (4 mm) Excellent
Sun
11h Excellent
Humidity
28% Comfortable
UV
8.3 Very High
May
Poor
Temp
39°C / 28°C
Feels Like
42°C / 30°C
Rain
4days (15 mm) Good
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
43% Moderate
UV
8.1 Very High
June
Poor
Temp
37°C / 26°C
Feels Like
41°C / 29°C
Rain
8days (43 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
57% Moderate
UV
7.9 Very High
July
Poor
Temp
32°C / 24°C
Feels Like
37°C / 28°C
Rain
17days (148 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
August
Wet
Temp
30°C / 23°C
Feels Like
35°C / 27°C
Rain
22days (242 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
7.3 Very High
September
Poor
Temp
31°C / 23°C
Feels Like
38°C / 27°C
Rain
16days (127 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.5 Very High
October
Poor
Temp
34°C / 24°C
Feels Like
39°C / 27°C
Rain
6days (27 mm) Good
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
63% Muggy
UV
7.3 Very High
November
Good
Temp
35°C / 21°C
Feels Like
35°C / 20°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
35% Comfortable
UV
6.6 High
December best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 18°C
Feels Like
31°C / 16°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
26% Comfortable
UV
6.1 High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 33°C / 17°C 30°C / 14°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 21% Comfortable 6.5 High Excellent View Details
February best 36°C / 20°C 33°C / 16°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.8h Excellent 17% Comfortable 7.3 Very High Excellent View Details
March 39°C / 24°C 38°C / 21°C 0days (2 mm) Excellent 10.9h Excellent 19% Comfortable 8 Very High Good View Details
April 40°C / 27°C 41°C / 26°C 1days (4 mm) Excellent 11h Excellent 28% Comfortable 8.3 Very High Fair View Details
May 39°C / 28°C 42°C / 30°C 4days (15 mm) Good 11.2h Excellent 43% Moderate 8.1 Very High Poor View Details
June 37°C / 26°C 41°C / 29°C 8days (43 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 57% Moderate 7.9 Very High Poor View Details
July 32°C / 24°C 37°C / 28°C 17days (148 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 75% Muggy 7.5 Very High Poor View Details
August 30°C / 23°C 35°C / 27°C 22days (242 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 82% Humid 7.3 Very High Wet View Details
September 31°C / 23°C 38°C / 27°C 16days (127 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 80% Humid 7.5 Very High Poor View Details
October 34°C / 24°C 39°C / 27°C 6days (27 mm) Good 10.6h Excellent 63% Muggy 7.3 Very High Poor View Details
November 35°C / 21°C 35°C / 20°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 10.4h Excellent 35% Comfortable 6.6 High Good View Details
December best 33°C / 18°C 31°C / 16°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 10.3h Excellent 26% Comfortable 6.1 High Excellent View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Bla are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bla, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bla is April, with average daytime highs of 40°C (104°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bla is January, with average overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bla is August, averaging 242mm of precipitation across 22 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bla runs through August, July, September, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Bla.
Bla receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bla.
The least favorable months to visit Bla are May, June, July, September, primarily due to extreme heat, frequent rain, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Bla is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bla is 46%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bla are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 34 km/h / 21 mph).
Bla averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 48%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Bla is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bla has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh 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 Bla ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Bla, with a climate score of 2.7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Bla, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 37°C (98°F) and 8 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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