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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 45/100

Sikasso in August

Mixed · 45/100
High / low29° / 22°daily averages
Precipitation271 mm25 wet days
Cloud cover47%monthly average
11.32° N, 5.67° WElevation 368 mUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goSikasso · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45August
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
August: high / low29° / 22°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Sikasso averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 22° — hot weather by day. Expect around 271 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.

Days are 1° cooler than in July on average, and September brings little change.

August scores 45/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Sikasso. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 12 h 30 min of daylight. Days shorten by 16 minutes over the month.

Why 45/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%64%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%72%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Mali's best in August

Where to go in August
Koutiala
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Koutiala

Sikasso
29°Aug high
28wet days
43score
Koutiala
Kangaba
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Kangaba

Koulikoro
29°Aug high
26wet days
43score
Kangaba
Siby
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Siby

Koulikoro
29°Aug high
24wet days
43score
Siby
Bamako
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Bamako

Bamako
29°Aug high
30wet days
42score
Bamako
·Questions

Sikasso in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Sikasso?

August scores 45/100 for Sikasso, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Sikasso in August?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 22°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Sikasso in August?

Sikasso receives about 271 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 25 days.