Koulikoro weather in May
In May, Koulikoro sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 29 mm of rain across 7.2 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 39°C in the first days to 37°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Koulikoro's 9th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Koulikoro's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
- 7.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 6:09 AM – 6:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.57 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Koulikoro is town in Mali.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 39°C in the first days to 37°C by the end.
A typical May day in Koulikoro reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°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, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 3°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 28 |
| 2 | 39 | 28 |
| 3 | 39 | 27 |
| 4 | 39 | 27 |
| 5 | 39 | 27 |
| 6 | 39 | 27 |
| 7 | 39 | 27 |
| 8 | 39 | 27 |
| 9 | 39 | 27 |
| 10 | 39 | 27 |
| 11 | 39 | 27 |
| 12 | 39 | 27 |
| 13 | 38 | 27 |
| 14 | 38 | 27 |
| 15 | 38 | 27 |
| 16 | 38 | 27 |
| 17 | 38 | 27 |
| 18 | 38 | 27 |
| 19 | 38 | 27 |
| 20 | 38 | 27 |
| 21 | 38 | 27 |
| 22 | 38 | 27 |
| 23 | 38 | 27 |
| 24 | 38 | 27 |
| 25 | 37 | 27 |
| 26 | 37 | 27 |
| 27 | 37 | 27 |
| 28 | 37 | 27 |
| 29 | 37 | 27 |
| 30 | 37 | 27 |
| 31 | 37 | 26 |
How May really feels in Koulikoro
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Koulikoro weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 18° | 1 | 0.1 | 11.3 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 35° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 38° / 24° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 39° / 27° | 6 | 2.4 | 12.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 38° / 27° | 29 | 7.2 | 12.6 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 35° / 25° | 75 | 13.2 | 12.7 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 197 | 21.8 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 30° / 23° | 263 | 24.2 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 31° / 23° | 164 | 19.3 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 34° / 23° | 42 | 7.9 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 35° / 20° | 2 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 33° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 56 | 44 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 51 | 49 |
| 26 | 51 | 49 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 50 | 50 |
| 29 | 50 | 50 |
| 30 | 50 | 50 |
| 31 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Koulikoro gets around 29 mm of rain over 7.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 23% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 14 |
| 5 | 15 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 18 |
| 10 | 20 |
| 11 | 21 |
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| 15 | 25 |
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| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 27 |
| 19 | 27 |
| 20 | 28 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 28 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 29 |
| 29 | 30 |
| 30 | 30 |
| 31 | 31 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 70% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 |
| Oppressive (%) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 18 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 9 | 0 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 37 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 37 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 38 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 40 | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 41 | 15 | 0 |
| 9 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 42 | 16 | 0 |
| 10 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 43 | 17 | 0 |
| 11 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 45 | 18 | 0 |
| 12 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 46 | 19 | 0 |
| 13 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 48 | 20 | 0 |
| 14 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 49 | 21 | 0 |
| 15 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 51 | 22 | 0 |
| 16 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 53 | 23 | 0 |
| 17 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 52 | 24 | 0 |
| 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 53 | 25 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 54 | 26 | 0 |
| 20 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 54 | 27 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 54 | 29 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 53 | 30 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 31 | 0 |
| 24 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 52 | 32 | 0 |
| 25 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 34 | 0 |
| 26 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 50 | 35 | 0 |
| 27 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 50 | 36 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 38 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 47 | 40 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 46 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 44 | 44 | 1 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of May to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:14 AM to 6:07 AM, and sunset from 6:41 PM to 6:48 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:41 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:41 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:42 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:42 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:42 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:43 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:43 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:43 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 6:10 | 6:43 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 6:10 | 6:43 |
| 14 | 12.6 | 6:09 | 6:44 |
| 15 | 12.6 | 6:09 | 6:44 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 6:09 | 6:44 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:44 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:45 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:45 |
| 20 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:45 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:46 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:46 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:46 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:46 |
| 25 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:47 |
| 27 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:47 |
| 28 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:48 |
| 29 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:48 |
| 30 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:48 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 6:07 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.57 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.88 kWh/m² to a high of 6.8 kWh/m² in March across the year — May's 6.57 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Koulikoro
In May, Koulikoro sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Koulikoro's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Koulikoro sees seasonal dust haze (February–July), heaviest in April.
Is May a good time to visit Koulikoro?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Koulikoro.
What to pack for Koulikoro in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Koulikoro sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Koulikoro in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Koulikoro peaks around March 17 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 8 (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 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Koulikoro in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Koulikoro is worst in February — around 64 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.0× the cleanest month (August, 16 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) | 52 | 64 | 63 | 53 | 35 | 30 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 35 | 38 | 46 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | Poor |
| Feb | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 53 | Poor |
| May | 35 | Moderate |
| Jun | 30 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 35 | Poor |
| Nov | 38 | Poor |
| Dec | 46 | Poor |
Where is Koulikoro?
Koulikoro sits at 12.9°N, 7.6°W, 320 m above sea level, in Mali. The nearest listed city is Moribabougou, 38 km away.
Topography around Koulikoro
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Koulikoro.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Koulikoro has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m around an average of 317 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 225 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 324 m.
The land around Koulikoro is covered by grassland (31%) and water (21%) within 3 km, shrubs (48%) and grassland (29%) within 16 km, and shrubs (41%), cropland (28%) and grassland (26%) 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 Koulikoro (12.8627°, -7.5598°, elevation 320 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).