Boucle du Baoulé National Park

National Park Sahelian national park conserving diverse dryland wildlife

National park in Mali protecting Sahelian and savanna habitats; visited mainly by researchers and overland travellers interested in birdlife and remote landscapes.

Boucle du Baoulé National Park
Boucle du Baoulé National Park, Koulikoro Region, Mali
14.0833, -8.8833

How to Get to Boucle du Baoulé National Park #

Boucle du Baoulé is reached from regional towns in the Koulikoro region by road; travel typically requires a 4x4 and coordination with local guides or park authorities. Check updated travel and security advisories before planning a trip.

Tips for Visiting Boucle du Baoulé National Park #

  • Travel in organized groups and check required permits; the park is remote and infrastructure is limited.
  • Bring lightweight, durable gear suitable for Sahelian conditions - sun protection and dust masks can be helpful.
  • Coordinate visits with local conservation authorities to ensure safe and legal access.

Best Time to Visit Boucle du Baoulé National Park #

Best visited in the dry season for easier access and better wildlife viewing; travel requires coordination and awareness of regional security advisories.

Dry season
November-March · 20-35°C
Easier to travel and wildlife concentrates around waterholes.
Wet season
June-September · 25-35°C
Vegetation is dense; some tracks may be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Boucle du Baoulé National Park #

Climate

Boucle du Baoulé National Park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 41°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 82 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
46°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 33°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
17° 36°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
21° 39°
14%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
23° 41°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is the hottest month with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 41°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° 37°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

208 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (122 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° 36°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
15° 33°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

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