Winter (December to February)
Intense heat with highs around 34° and lows near 19°, almost always dry (0 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.
Chargement…
When to visit Mali
Climate · 10-year averages
When to visit Koutiala?
Best time to visit Koutiala: from October to January. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and sunshine, based on ten years of weather data.
Best time to go
From October to January
Hottest month
April · 39°
Coldest month
January · 18°
Wettest month
August · 226 mm
Climate month by month
Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.
- JanuaryIdéal
33° / 18°
- Rain
- 1 mm · 0 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 18%
- FebruaryCorrect
36° / 20°
- Rain
- 0 mm · 0 d
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 14%
- MarchCorrect
38° / 24°
- Rain
- 2 mm · 0 d
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 18%
- AprilMitigé
39° / 26°
- Rain
- 6 mm · 2 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 29%
- MayCorrect
38° / 27°
- Rain
- 31 mm · 6 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 49%
- JuneMitigé
34° / 25°
- Rain
- 75 mm · 12 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 64%
- JulyÀ éviter
31° / 23°
- Rain
- 169 mm · 19 d
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h/day
- Humidity
- 78%
- AugustÀ éviter
29° / 23°
- Rain
- 226 mm · 24 d
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h/day
- Humidity
- 84%
- SeptemberÀ éviter
30° / 23°
- Rain
- 129 mm · 18 d
- Sunshine
- 9.9 h/day
- Humidity
- 82%
- OctoberTrès bien
33° / 23°
- Rain
- 30 mm · 7 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 66%
- NovemberTrès bien
34° / 21°
- Rain
- 3 mm · 1 d
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h/day
- Humidity
- 35%
- DecemberIdéal
33° / 19°
- Rain
- 1 mm · 0 d
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h/day
- Humidity
- 23%
2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.
Our take, season by season
Spring (March to May)
Oppressive heat with highs around 38° and lows near 26°, almost always dry (3 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Summer (June to August)
Intense heat with highs around 31° and lows near 24°, very frequent rain (18 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.
Fall (September to November)
Intense heat with highs around 32° and lows near 22°, a few showers (8 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Koutiala?
- The best time to visit Koutiala is from October to January, with highs between 33° and 34° and few rainy days.
- What is the hottest month in Koutiala?
- April is the hottest month, with an average high of 39 °C.
- What is the coldest month in Koutiala?
- January is the coldest month, with an average low of 18 °C.
- When does it rain the most in Koutiala?
- August is the wettest month (226 mm, about 24 rainy days). The driest is February (0 mm).
- When should you avoid Koutiala?
- The least favorable months are from July to September: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.
More practical info: Mali
- Country guideEverything about a country on one page: time, weather, currency, plugs, emergency numbers, tipping, visas.
- WeatherTemperature, rain, wind, and UV index for every capital.
- Air qualityPollution, fine particulate matter, and ozone, with a 36-hour forecast.
- Local timeLive clock, time zone, and time difference from where you are.
- Public holidaysEvery public holiday of the year, plus the next one coming up.
- Power OutletsPlug type, voltage, and whether your devices need an adapter.
- Driving SideWhich side of the road to drive on and which license you need before renting a car.
- Dialing CodesHow to call a country from abroad.
- Salat TimesFajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, and Imsak times in every capital.
- QiblaReal-time compass pointing to the Kaaba from your GPS location.
- Visa requirements from FranceDo you need a visa for Mali?