Weather in Kita, Mali 🇲🇱
Live weather in Kita, currently 25°C with overcast. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Kita is in Mali — see weather across all major cities in Mali, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
24.7°C
feels like 30.3°C
Overcast
Current Weather in Kita, Mali Updated at 10:00 PM yesterday
| 💧 Humidity: | 95% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 3.6 kph (242°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1013.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 100% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:26 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:46 PM |
What is the weather like in Kita right now?
A balmy 25°C after dark in Kita, with overcast skies. Thick cloud is keeping the light flat and even. Expect a heavy, 30°C feel out there. It's oppressively muggy, humidity sitting at 95%.
Air quality is moderate (US EPA index 2, PM2.5 18) — acceptable for most people. Sunrise was 06:26 AM, sunset is 06:46 PM: 12h 20m of light in Kita.
Keep an eye out — a 57% chance of showers, up to 2 mm. Make the most of the next few hours — rain is set to start near 12am. That's running about 2°C above the usual September average for Kita.
Expect a changeable 7 days, and pack for rain around Tuesday. For context, the record high for this date in Kita is 35°C.
Bottom line: it's a great day to be outside in Kita.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Kita, Mali 🇲🇱
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Air Quality Index in Kita, Mali 🇲🇱 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 143.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 34.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 10.3 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.5 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 17.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 53.8 µg/m³ |
About Kita
Kita rests in western Mali, a lively market town threaded by the Bamako-Dakar railway. Its landscape is classic tropical savanna—laterite hills, scattered baobab trees, and the imposing Kita escarpment rising to the south. The streets buzz with trade, gold mining history, and the rhythm of traditional music. As a gateway to the Fouta Djallon highlands, it draws travelers curious about Malian culture and the region's striking, arid beauty. The town's mud-brick mosques and vibrant weekly market offer an authentic slice of life in this part of West Africa.
Under the Köppen Aw tropical savanna classification, Kita experiences a stark wet-dry rhythm. Summers from May to October bring the monsoon, with daily downpours that turn the landscape lush and green. Humidity soars as temperatures hover around 30°C (86°F), and annual rainfall reaches about 1,100 mm. Winters from November to February are markedly drier and slightly cooler, with pleasant days near 28°C (82°F) and cooler nights. Pack lightweight cotton clothing, a rain jacket for summer, and a light sweater for winter evenings. The dry season's dust and heat call for sunscreen and a scarf.
The best time to visit weather-wise is from November to February, when skies are clear, humidity low, and temperatures comfortable for exploring. A notable phenomenon is the Harmattan, the dry, dusty trade wind that sweeps in from the Sahara between December and February, often veiling the sun in a fine haze. Later in the spring, March through May, the heat builds intensely before the rains break. Occasional flooding can occur during the peak monsoon months, though it typically passes quickly. For weather-curious travelers, Kita offers a classic savanna climate with a distinct, dramatic seasonality.
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