Sikasso
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country of Mali due to safety and security risks, including recent terrorist attacks.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sikasso month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sikasso are typically January, October and December, with average daytime highs around 32–33°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 243 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.3 | 17.1 | 1 | 10.8 |
| February | 35.9 | 20.0 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 37.6 | 24.4 | 7 | 10.5 |
| April | 37.6 | 25.9 | 19 | 10.4 |
| May | 35.7 | 25.7 | 46 | 10.5 |
| June | 32.5 | 24.0 | 106 | 10.2 |
| July | 29.6 | 22.6 | 181 | 9.0 |
| August | 28.4 | 22.1 | 243 | 8.1 |
| September | 29.5 | 22.1 | 189 | 9.2 |
| October | 32.1 | 22.4 | 74 | 10.6 |
| November | 33.7 | 20.7 | 4 | 10.8 |
| December | 33.1 | 18.1 | 1 | 10.8 |
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People and places shaping Sikasso
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Research updated Sunday, November 1, 2026Past and future events in Sikasso
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Previously
- Documented history · 1870
Sikasso was a small village until 1870, when Tieba Traoré, whose mother came from Sikasso, became Faama of the Kénédougou Kingdom and moved the capital there.
- Documented history · 1887
Sikasso withstood a 15-month siege by Ture from 1887 to 1888 before the French, allies of Kenedougou against Ture, relieved the city.
- Documented history · 1898
Despite this, the French contrived a diplomatic crisis to attack in 1898.
- Establishment as Kénédougou Capital
In 1870, Tieba Traoré moved the capital of the Kénédougou Kingdom to the small village of Sikasso.
- Siege of Sikasso
Sikasso withstood a 15-month siege by Samori Ture from 1887 to 1888 before being relieved by French allies.
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- List Admis Par Nplace Def2026 Ae Sikasso 13-06-2026 VF | PDF
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- List of People from Sikasso Region - FamousFix List
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- List of 50 Registered Companies in Sikasso, Mali
- Sikasso Business Environment and Economic Overview
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- Wikidata structured records for Sikasso
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01 · OverviewSikasso, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sikasso took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sikasso
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sikasso
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sikasso
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sikasso
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sikasso
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sikasso
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sikasso
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sikasso located and what are its coordinates?
Sikasso is situated in Mali at geographic coordinates 11.3176, -5.6665, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sikasso?
Sikasso has a recorded population of approximately 349,324 and observes the Africa/Bamako time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sikasso?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sikasso include FR-ML, BM, with XOF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sikasso?
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