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Koïma
Gao, Mali

Koïma

Koïma is a locality in Gao, Mali. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now37°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time16:35
16.32° N, 0.07° WElevation 250 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
The year in Koïmaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec57October
October: high / low39° / 25°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Koïma at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month42°C

Average high in May

Coolest month15°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

66 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Koïma

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 8%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct41°28°
Fri23 Oct41°27°
Sat24 Oct40°27°
Sun25 Oct39°27°
Mon26 Oct37°24°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct37°22°
Thu29 Oct38°24°
Fri30 Oct39°27°
Sat31 Oct40°26°

When to go to Koïma

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score806658585754444050575874
High30°33°37°41°42°42°39°38°39°39°35°31°
Low15°17°20°24°28°29°27°26°27°25°20°16°
Rain (mm)0000416516629300

What's on in Koïma

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Koïma

All monuments

Outdoors around Koïma

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

OasisCamp sites
4 km

Nature around Koïma

Nature in Mali

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Mali seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Koïma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Koïma from above

Around Koïma5 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Koïma

Gao International AirportGAQ
10 km
GaoFerry port
5.1 km

Places near Koïma

Places with a climate like Koïma

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Koïma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Koïma.
What is the hottest month in Koïma?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Koïma?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Koïma?
August is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation.