Koulikoro in May

5.5out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Very hot: daytime highs around 38°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

38°CAvg high
27°CAvg low
7Rainy days (29 mm)
12:36 hDaylight
06:09Sunrise · 18:44 Sunset

Why this score

  • Very hot: daytime highs around 38°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

32° 18° J 35° 21° F 38° 24° M 39° 27° A 38° 27° M 35° 25° J 31° 23° J 30° 23° A 31° 23° S 34° 23° O 35° 20° N 33° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 32°C18°C1 mm 0– – 8.2
February 35°C21°C0 mm 0– – 7.4
March 38°C24°C2 mm 0– – 6.6
April 39°C27°C6 mm 2– – 5.9
May 38°C27°C29 mm 7– – 5.5
June 35°C25°C75 mm 13– – 5.6
July 31°C23°C197 mm 22– – 5.5
August 30°C23°C263 mm 24– – 5.9
September 31°C23°C164 mm 19– – 5.6
October 34°C23°C42 mm 8– – 6.8
November 35°C20°C2 mm 0– – 7.4
December 33°C18°C0 mm 0– – 8.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Koulikoro in May?

Daytime highs average 38°C and nights about 27°C.

When is the best time to visit Koulikoro?

The best months are January, December.