What is the weather normally like in Mali?

What is the weather normally like in Mali?

The central area has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSh) with very high temperatures year-round, a long, intense dry season and a brief, irregular rainy season. Mali has overall a hot, sunny and dry climate dominated by the subtropical ridge.

Does Mali have 4 seasons?

Three main seasons which vary according to latitude. Rainy season runs between June and October, diminishing further north. The cooler season (October to February) is followed by extremely hot, dry weather until June.

How many seasons does Mali have?

three seasons
The Malian climate is characterized by three seasons: a dry season in March to June, a rainy or wintering season from June to September and an off-season or cold season from October to February with a drying Saharan wind called the harmattan. The average temperature varies between 24°C in January and 35°C in May.

What is Mali climate?

Climate. Mali lies within the intertropical zone and has a hot, dry climate, with the sun near its zenith throughout most of the year. In general, there are two distinct seasons, dry and wet.

Does Mali have snow?

When can you find snow in Mali? Weather stations report no annual snow.

What are the seasons like in Mali?

Mali experiences an extreme dry season followed by a rainy season, with more rain to the south. Weather in the North will typically be more consistent throughout the year, but more humid in the summer months. The dry season occurs between November and May, and most precipitation occurs from July to September.

Is English spoken in Mali?

Mali is a multilingual country. The languages spoken there reflect ancient settlement patterns, migrations, and its long history….

Languages of Mali
Official language	Bambara (Standard)
Lingua francas	Bambara, French, Fula (esp. in Mopti region), Songhai
Other important languages	Arabic (Classical), English