Segou, Mali experiences a dry season from November to May, with temperatures gradually increasing during the months of December and January. February marks the beginning of warmer days, with temperatures ranging from 28-32°C. By March, the mercury rises to an average of 30°C, signaling the peak of the hot season. The summer months of April and May are equally scorching, with highs often reaching above 35°C. The dry spell is interrupted only by occasional brief rain showers in July and August, marking the onset of a slightly cooler period.