Goundam weather in July
In July, Goundam sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 28°C, with 34 mm of rain across 7.4 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 40°C in the first days to 37°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 67% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of July to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Goundam's 6th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Goundam's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- 7.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:54 AM – 6:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.85 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs ease over the month, from about 40°C in the first days to 37°C by the end.
A typical July day in Goundam reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 28°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C cooler than June and about 2°C warmer than August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 28 |
| 2 | 40 | 28 |
| 3 | 40 | 28 |
| 4 | 39 | 28 |
| 5 | 39 | 28 |
| 6 | 39 | 28 |
| 7 | 39 | 28 |
| 8 | 39 | 28 |
| 9 | 39 | 28 |
| 10 | 39 | 28 |
| 11 | 39 | 28 |
| 12 | 39 | 28 |
| 13 | 39 | 28 |
| 14 | 38 | 28 |
| 15 | 38 | 28 |
| 16 | 38 | 28 |
| 17 | 38 | 27 |
| 18 | 38 | 27 |
| 19 | 38 | 27 |
| 20 | 38 | 27 |
| 21 | 38 | 27 |
| 22 | 37 | 27 |
| 23 | 37 | 27 |
| 24 | 37 | 27 |
| 25 | 37 | 27 |
| 26 | 37 | 27 |
| 27 | 37 | 27 |
| 28 | 37 | 27 |
| 29 | 37 | 27 |
| 30 | 37 | 27 |
| 31 | 37 | 27 |
How July really feels in Goundam
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Goundam weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 4th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 15° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.1 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 32° / 17° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.4 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 36° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 39° / 25° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.4 | 0.4 |
| May | 41° / 28° | 3 | 0.8 | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 41° / 29° | 7 | 2.7 | 13 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 38° / 28° | 34 | 7.4 | 12.9 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 36° / 26° | 58 | 10.1 | 12.6 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 38° / 26° | 19 | 4.6 | 12.1 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 38° / 25° | 4 | 1.1 | 11.6 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 34° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.5 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 67% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 | 7 |
| 2 | 93 | 7 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 92 | 8 |
| 9 | 91 | 9 |
| 10 | 91 | 9 |
| 11 | 91 | 9 |
| 12 | 90 | 10 |
| 13 | 90 | 10 |
| 14 | 89 | 11 |
| 15 | 89 | 11 |
| 16 | 87 | 13 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 86 | 14 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 83 | 17 |
| 26 | 81 | 19 |
| 27 | 81 | 19 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 79 | 21 |
| 30 | 79 | 21 |
| 31 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Goundam gets around 34 mm of rain over 7.4 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 17 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 20 |
| 13 | 21 |
| 14 | 22 |
| 15 | 23 |
| 16 | 24 |
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 29 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 30 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 31 |
| 26 | 31 |
| 27 | 32 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 32 |
| 30 | 33 |
| 31 | 33 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 69% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 53 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 16 | 36 | 33 | 4 |
| 2 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 34 | 4 |
| 3 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 36 | 5 |
| 4 | 9 | 14 | 35 | 37 | 5 |
| 5 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 38 | 6 |
| 6 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 39 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 40 | 8 |
| 8 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 41 | 9 |
| 9 | 5 | 12 | 29 | 43 | 10 |
| 10 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 44 | 12 |
| 11 | 4 | 11 | 26 | 45 | 13 |
| 12 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 47 | 14 |
| 13 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 48 | 16 |
| 14 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 49 | 18 |
| 15 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 50 | 19 |
| 16 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 51 | 21 |
| 17 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 52 | 23 |
| 18 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 52 | 25 |
| 19 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 51 | 28 |
| 20 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 51 | 30 |
| 21 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 51 | 32 |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 34 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 51 | 36 |
| 24 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 38 |
| 25 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 48 | 41 |
| 26 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 47 | 43 |
| 27 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 45 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 45 | 47 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 49 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 52 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 53 |
Wind in July
Winds average 14 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of July to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:49 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 6:47 PM to 6:43 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:49 | 6:47 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:49 | 6:47 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:47 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:47 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:47 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:50 | 6:47 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:51 | 6:47 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:51 | 6:47 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:51 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:52 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:52 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:52 | 6:47 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:47 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:47 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:53 | 6:47 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:47 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:46 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 5:55 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:46 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:45 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.85 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.24 kWh/m² to a high of 7.29 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 6.85 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Goundam
In July, Goundam sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Goundam sees dust haze year-round, heaviest in June.
Is July a good time to visit Goundam?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Goundam.
What to pack for Goundam in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Goundam sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 28°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Goundam in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Goundam peaks around March 20 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Goundam in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Goundam is worst in February — around 92 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.5× the cleanest month (August, 26 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 91 | 92 | 84 | 66 | 67 | 59 | 37 | 26 | 28 | 54 | 55 | 81 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 92 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 84 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 66 | Unhealthy |
| May | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 37 | Poor |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 28 | Moderate |
| Oct | 54 | Poor |
| Nov | 55 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 81 | Unhealthy |
Where is Goundam?
Goundam sits at 16.4°N, 3.7°W, 259 m above sea level, in Mali. The nearest listed city is Diré, 34 km away.
Topography around Goundam
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Goundam.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Goundam has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m around an average of 261 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 197 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 288 m.
The land around Goundam is covered by grassland (58%) and bare terrain (33%) within 3 km, grassland (63%) and bare terrain (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (63%) and bare terrain (23%) within 80 km.
Mali travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,193
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 22.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 408
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Goundam (16.4145°, -3.6707°, elevation 259 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).