Mali
Plan a visit or move to Mali with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises to avoid all travel to the whole of Mali.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Terrorism (Al‑Qaeda, ISIS affiliates)
- Kidnapping of foreigners and locals
- Armed conflict and insurgent activity
- Banditry and criminal violence
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Mali month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Mali are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 33–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and August the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0 | 18.6 | 1 | 10.6 |
| February | 35.5 | 21.0 | 0 | 10.8 |
| March | 38.1 | 24.7 | 1 | 10.6 |
| April | 39.2 | 26.8 | 3 | 10.6 |
| May | 37.9 | 26.9 | 32 | 10.4 |
| June | 34.6 | 25.2 | 79 | 10.2 |
| July | 30.3 | 23.3 | 193 | 9.2 |
| August | 28.9 | 22.7 | 212 | 8.2 |
| September | 30.1 | 22.8 | 139 | 9.3 |
| October | 33.1 | 23.2 | 47 | 10.4 |
| November | 34.7 | 21.6 | 1 | 10.7 |
| December | 33.3 | 19.5 | 1 | 10.7 |
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People and places shaping Mali
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Research updated Saturday, September 12, 2026Past and future events in Mali
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Previously
- 2025 dissolution of political parties
All political parties were dissolved and Assimi Goïta was granted a five‑year presidential term without elections
- 2026 JNIM fuel blockade and joint offensive
Al‑Qaeda affiliate JNIM imposed a fuel blockade on major cities and launched a joint offensive with Tuareg separatists
- 2022 official language change
French was replaced as the official language by 13 African languages, with Bambara designated as the primary language
- 2012 northern Mali conflict
Tuareg rebellion, declaration of Azawad, and subsequent Islamist takeover leading to French military intervention (Operation Serval)
- 2020 coup d’état
Military mutiny led by Colonel Assimi Goïta resulted in the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta and the formation of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People
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01 · OverviewMali, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Mali took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Mali
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Mali
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Mali
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06 · TravelTravelling through Mali
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Mali
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Mali
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mali
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Mali?
The capital of Mali is Bamako, and the total national population is estimated at 19,077,690.
02 · Q&AWhere is Mali located and what is its total area?
Mali is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 1,240,000 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Mali?
The official currency is Franc (XOF) and the recognized languages include fr-ML, bm.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Mali?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Mali include Bamako, Sikasso, Koutiala, Ségou, Kayes.
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